A small but charming botanical garden that contains many exotic plant species.

Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.

A perfectly circular lake is formed by the crater of an ancient underwater volcano.

The verdant mossy ruins of a Franciscan monastery lie in the remote Sintra hills awaiting exploration.

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

An ancient and majestic fortress that played an integral role in Portugal's road to independence.

This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”

A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.

This eccentrically decorated palace is replete with grottoes, fountains, tunnels, and caves.

One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world hides a neo-Gothic interior behind an art nouveau facade.

This exclusive resort has completely covered a tiny Balkan island in a 5-star warren of guest rooms.

These historic defenses ensured the city within would survive hundreds of years of occupations, sieges, and invasions.

Thousands of slain Soviet soldiers are buried within the shadow of this enormous obelisk.

Also known as the Blue Church, the building was consecrated to the daughter of Andrew II.

This Slovak bridge is known both for its connection to a national uprising and its UFO-shaped eatery.

This Slovakian statue of an emerging sewer worker might just be a bronze peeping tom.

A gigantic statue of a Russian soldier watches over the ancient city of Plovdiv, a prominent reminder of the Soviet period in Bulgaria.

This ancient theater, restored in the 20th century, lives on as a venue for dramatic and musical performances.

In one of the smallest countries in the world stands an original Salvador Dalí sculpture.

Over 12,000 hygiene oriented objects and exhibits.

An exquisite panometer representing Dresden as it was from 1695 to 1760.

Tourists often confuse this beautifully ornate former cigarette factory for a mosque.

This Dresden church was purposely rebuilt Protestant after being demolished in World War II.

A unique hanging cable-car navigates through Dresden, the oldest suspension railway in the world.