This fairy-tale, neo-Gothic church in the Azores is a world of magical realism.

Legend has it the lovelorn tears of a princess and a shepherd boy formed the blue and green twin lakes in the Azores archipelago.

This abandoned five-star hotel is now a five-star urban exploration destination.

Within the Dadès Gorge, amazing vistas and towering cliff faces can be seen at each new curve and bend in the road.

The last king of Poland was interred in this church nearly 200 years after his death.

Catch a scenic view of Warsaw's Old Town from the top of a centuries-old dumping ground.

This colorful and quirky set of pegasus sculptures celebrate the works of poet Zbigniew Herbert.

Atop this library is one of the most beautiful green spaces in Warsaw.

Legend says this is actually a heartbroken prince waiting for his true love's kiss.

A statue honors the children who fought Nazis in Poland.

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

One Portuguese poet described this cape, the westernmost point in mainland Europe, as "where the land ends and the sea begins."

Portugal's National Pantheon has a history of curses, collapses and financial problems.

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

Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.

Step back in time at this 19th-century kiosk.

This unique architectural wonder is also tied to one of the 20th-century's most renowned writers.

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.”

At night, bats patrol this magnificent 18th-century space in search of book-eating pests.

These 400-year-old ruins are all that's left of the monastery where Ines de Castro was assassinated by the King of Portugal.

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

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

This disused church, left to the elements of the Arctic Circle's forests is open for exploration.