The scorched Lisbon church that survived two earthquakes and a massive fire.

One man's remarkable private collection of art from around the world.

A garden in Lisbon filled with giant porcelain creatures.

An unassuming music museum recounts the rags to riches story of a dramatic Portuguese genre.

The severed head of a 17th-century Irish martyr lies within an intricate golden shrine.

An enigmatic monument to the Irish revolutionary who plotted an uprising against British rule.

An impressive bridge over a ravine also served as an aqueduct.

Drink among marionettes at this pub inside a historic puppet theater.

The works of poetry's biggest names grace the walls of the city of Leiden, all carefully painted by hand.

This 11th-century castle sits so low you can't see it behind the surrounding buildings.

People have been placing babies on these lilies for photoshoots since the Victorian era.

Birthplace of the "Cat in the Cradle" and a cluster of iconic, original windmills that let the Dutch tame the seas.

A bridge that has seen many reiterations over its lifetime.

The oldest skyscraper of Europe now stands dwarfed by the surrounding structures.

Old ships and machinery fill a historic harbor in the city that's home to Europe's largest port.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

This 19th-century shopping arcade has charming, unusual stores like a luthier workshop and even the local Esperanto Association.

This beautiful fountain was sculpted by a female artist who was ahead of her time.

The final resting place of the liberator of Argentina is guarded around the clock by two soldiers.

A pocket of Buenos Aires with an unusually high concentration of psychotherapists.

With its vast selection of books, comics, and records, this nearly 70-year-old open-air market always rewards the patient browser.

Where sweethearts leave their love locks in the Uruguayan capital.

The remains of Uruguayan hero José Artigas lie beneath a monument in Montevideo’s main square.