Places Stefan Kowasch Wants to Go

A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.

This former Baroque palace on the historic Calle Montcada is a rare architectural gem and was once the meeting place of an aristocratic scholarly society.

An enchanting monastery in the Spanish countryside appears lifted from a fantasy tale.

The oldest restaurant in the world is this old-world Spanish eatery, still known for its suckling pig.

This cemetery features modernist statues as strange as its name.

A beautiful but toxic fountain of mercury.

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

Some 4,000 individual tiles make up this striking blue billboard from the golden age of air travel.

For more than two centuries, the canopy of this venerable tree has been a haven for songbirds and lovers.

The ancient sauropod tracks found in this former quarry are some of the largest in the world.

One of the world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridges.

This architectural beauty is the home to a personal collection of more than 600 examples of mechanical musical instruments.

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

You can cross from one country to another in a single hop on this little bridge.

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

In Portugal, a secluded stretch of untouched natural beauty hides at the bottom of a steep hill.

A small Portuguese cottage formed between boulders in the countryside.

A stunning 18th-century site where pilgrims ascend by a series of punishing stairs only to return via funicular.

An early work of the architect Álvaro Siza Vieira, these swimming pools blend into the beach.

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

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

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 gaping hole in the middle of a remote mountain lake looks like a portal to another dimension.