Places Madeleine Wants to Go

Nestled in the mountains of Portugal is a tiny village made almost entirely of schist.

One of the few places in Portugal where the Celtic ritual of wearing large wooden masks is still practiced.

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

The extravagance of Portugal’s "Pink Palace" resulted in a noble title being awarded to its owner.

Europe's largest collection of matchbox designs is a fascinating exploration of the cultural history of the world.

This little-known national museum houses over 40,000 works of art from across the world.

A neolithic tomb converted into a tiny chapel.

In the Monastery of São Vicente resides a gallery devoted to a breathtaking collection of seashells.

A 19th-century mansion houses the largest collection of gin in the European Union.

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

Pagan monument converted to Christianity with the population.

Rainwater transformed this old quarry into a peaceful pond you won't find in most tourist books.

Tucked away inside this concrete building is a church and its grand display of brutalist architecture.

One of the world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridges.

An abandoned tuberculosis hospital said to be haunted by the patients who died within its walls.

Portugal’s highest lighthouse has one of the most impressive focal planes in the world.

Iron Age runes and ruins hide in plain sight along this Portuguese beach.

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

A micronation on an islet along the coast of a Portuguese island.

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

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

A lush oasis full of vibrant plants and striking geometric displays.

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

Men in rubber-soled boots serve as your "brakes" on this toboggan ride Hemingway described as "exhilarating."