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

Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.

This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”

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

Three bridges and one giant canyon make up this fantastic Spanish settlement.

It houses the remains of a 17th-century version of the Titanic.

Stockholm's decidedly unique public transit system has doubled as the world's longest art gallery for decades.

The convergence of two currents makes this a surprisingly pleasant getaway in the Arctic Circle.

Housing the famous Norwegian ice-defying 19th century polar exploration ship.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

Even France's favorite aquatic son Jacques Cousteau, couldn't get to the bottom of it.

This ancient Roman bridge and aqueduct still stands as a wonder of classical construction.

A natural arch carved by a river gave its name to the so-called "Cave of Forgotten Dreams."

This whimsical castle of grottoes was the labor of love of a French postman, and one of the greatest achievements of outsider architecture.

A colorful piece of contemporary art cheerfully clashes with Lyon's historical architecture.

Hundreds of hidden passageways weave through the old quarters of Lyon.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

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

This legendary city has been a tourist attraction for centuries.

The hallucinogenic center of the ancient world.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

Mysterious stone tower featured in many alternative histories of the New World.