A beautiful but toxic fountain of mercury.

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

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

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

In a fusion of myth and mischief, this statue is a testament to this university's quest for both knowledge and pleasure

Gustave Eiffel's masterpiece until the Eiffel Tower was built.

A replica of the Roman emperor in glorious full color.

This ship offers visitors the chance to spend the night aboard a former floating hospital for fishermen.

An abandoned mining complex in Serra do Gerês.

An icon of the city, this chapel features an amazing dome ceiling and offers panoramic views.

A scientific observatory managed the largest Portuguese astronomy research unit.

This enigmatic Roman tower lurks just outside Belmonte.

These narrow stone granaries have been used to store and dry out grain for hundreds of years.

This chapel is the site of a yearly pilgrimage that originated during the Middle Ages.

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

As the highest point in the Mid-Atlantic range this stratovolcano offers spectacular views.

One of few vertical lava tubes in the world accessible by foot.

A fortress off the West coast of Portugal that dates back to 1502.

These small, triangular, colorful houses are a staple of Madeira Island.

The medieval town's star-shaped walls are geometrically dazzling, though not entirely impenetrable.

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

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

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

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