Unusual carved mural of “barefoot diva” Cesária Évora, icon of Cape Verdean morna music.

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

The devil-defying mark left by a saint as a boy is visible inside Lisbon's cathedral.

A museum dedicated to one of Portugal's most celebrated writers.

This museum contains a vast array of puppets and marionettes from all over the world, featuring incredible works by Portuguese creators.

Portugal's National Pantheon has a history of curses, collapses and financial problems.

This tile-work piece featuring a chicken riding in carriage is both a remarkable artistic creation and a social commentary of politics and culture in 17th-century Portugal.

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

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

This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.

The original version of Porto's most famous sandwich is just as good here as it was a century ago.

At this Nashville restaurant, cheese and charcuterie arrive via conveyor belt.

The first privately-owned space capsule to orbit and land carried a secret payload: a wheel of Le Brouère.

A unique seaside cave where Aleister Crowley faked his own death.

Located in the thermoelectric factory that once powered the entire city, this Portuguese museum is shockingly fascinating.

This charming candle shop has been in business since 1789.

The only monument to name all of the passengers and crew who died on the RMS Titanic.

Ring the bell to enter a bar that looks equal parts museum and old curiosity shop.

Get in line for Lisbon’s most famous sandwich.

This once-forgotten oasis in the middle of Lisbon was first created over a century ago quite by accident.

Step back in time at this 19th-century kiosk.

Hidden beneath a beautiful overlook you’ll find the history of the city depicted in comic strip format next to a pay toilet.

The best place in the world to buy tinned fish.

One of the smallest bookstores on the planet.