A monument to one of the greatest matadors of all time.

A 16th-century Andalusian palace.

The final resting place of the great navigator, or maybe his brother.

The world's largest wooden structure.

A museum dedicated to the centuries-old cave dwellings that housed marginalized communities on the outskirts of the former capital of Muslim Spain.

A replica of the Roman emperor in glorious full color.

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

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

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

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

A hidden three-foot-wide house separates these two regal churches.

The stunning interior of this Gothic church is covered in ornate gold details.

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.

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

An exquisite collection of fairytale conveyances that puts most car museums to shame.

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

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

This New Orleans statue of a portly figure in a goofy hat pays homage to a classic of satirical literature.

An impressive collection of dollhouses and an homage to the frog-leg canning industry.

Parts of the civil rights movement unfolded in this historic eatery, helmed by the "Queen of Creole Cuisine."

Once defending the city of New Orleans from invasion by sea, this fort faces an uncertain future.

A 19th-century shrine covered with prosthetic body parts as votive offerings.

By day this New Orleans square is for pedestrians, but by night it is a kingdom of kittens.