Places Hennie Wants to Go

Three bridges and one giant canyon make up this fantastic Spanish settlement.

These secluded and abandoned anti-aircraft defenses have become one the most scenic viewpoints in Barcelona.

A beautiful but toxic fountain of mercury.

This cemetery features modernist statues as strange as its name.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

This semi-secret storybook hedge maze is also the oldest garden in the city.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

Come for the bread-themed puppet show, stay for the buffet.

Europe's oldest still-operational tea farm also boasts a spectacular view.

A fortress off the West coast of Portugal that dates back to 1502.

This oddly shaped church resembles a rocket.

Nestled in the mountains of Portugal is a tiny village made almost entirely of schist.

A chunk of the "true cross" is held in this small Portuguese church where modern day exorcisms are said to be common place.

One of the few places in Portugal where the Celtic ritual of wearing large wooden masks is still practiced.

An abandoned tuberculosis hospital said to be haunted by the patients who died within its walls.

Europe's largest collection of matchbox designs is a fascinating exploration of the cultural history of the world.

An ancient tomb that still stands in Portugal.

This castle has links to Portugal’s founding and struggles for independence.

This giant sculpture made of trash is a critique of society's wastefulness.

A neolithic tomb converted into a tiny chapel.

A lush oasis full of vibrant plants and striking geometric displays.

Rainwater transformed this old quarry into a peaceful pond you won't find in most tourist books.

A micronation on an islet along the coast of a Portuguese island.