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Sample port and quinine-fortified wine at this fourth-generation winery near Porto.

The history of drinking is told through 1,800 cups, chalices, and glasses at this exhibit.

Ancient catacombs form the foundation for this Rococo orgy of a church.

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.

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

Rabanadas, the Portuguese answer to French toast, are reborn here with a glassy sugar crust and a center as light as whipped cream.

This historic streetcar system has been running since the 19th-century.

An early work of the architect Álvaro Siza Vieira, these swimming pools blend into the beach.

Sample some of Iberia’s best tinned fish at this century-old cannery just north of Porto.

The bright red cars take travelers through breathtaking Tuscan scenery.

This enchanting 600-year-old tree is so magical it inspired the beloved tale of Pinocchio.

Next to the Leaning Tower of Pisa is a cemetery home to ancient sarcophagi and disturbing murals.

Inside features a display of how artistic crucifixes transformed throughout the centuries.

The naturally mummified body of a peasant girl saint.

This bustling Italian plaza is built on the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater.

A striking memorial recalls thousands of Bolognese men and women killed fighting fascists in World War II.

A small window on Via Piella offers a lovely and rare peek at Bologna's lost canals.

The mummified relic of St. Catherine sits forever on a golden throne.

This building features dozens of faces along its facade, although one is a bit chilling.

In the world's oldest university is a stunning 17th century anatomical theater carved from spruce.

A massive line that stretches across the floor of Bologna’s largest church was created by a 17th-century scientist to measure the movements of the Sun.

Once known for its horse-powered knife sharpening, this 200-year-old shop offers an array of blades and hard-to-find culinary tools.

A climbing route in the mountains of Italy’s Dolomites, built for soldiers during World War I.