Lisbon, Portugal
Pastéis de Belém
Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.
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Lisbon, Portugal
Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.
Lisbon, Portugal
Portugal's National Pantheon has a history of curses, collapses and financial problems.
Lisbon, Portugal
Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.
Lisbon, Portugal
This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”
Lisbon, Portugal
This charming candle shop has been in business since 1789.
Lisbon, Portugal
The world's oldest bookshop still in operation.
Lisbon, Portugal
Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.
Palermo, Italy
Thousands of well-dressed mummies below a monastery.
Savoca, Italy
A quiet Sicilian village is home to a cafe that had an important role in "The Godfather."
Syracuse, Italy
According to Greek mythology, this natural spring is the home of a freshwater nymph.
Syracuse, Italy
Built on a medieval synagogue, this church has a burial crypt, tunnel system, and Jewish ritual bath hiding deep underneath.
Barcelona, Spain
One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.
Barcelona, Spain
Turntable anonymously received orphans, alms, and groceries.
Barcelona, Spain
Barça football fans might see the insignia hidden in a church window as a divine sign.
Chefchaouen, Morocco
Founded as a refugee camp, now a popular tourist spot.
Palermo, Italy
Every inch of this chapel is covered in craftsmanship from across the world.
Cefalù, Italy
A medieval wash house where people washed clothes in a river allegedly formed by the tears of a mourning nymph.
Valencia, Spain
With a facade that measures just 107 centimeters, this five-story building is one of the skinniest in Europe.
Valencia, Spain
This house's itty bitty size means no humans allowed.
Seville, Spain
The world's largest wooden structure.
Seville, Spain
Spain's largest bullring offers a unique glimpse at architecture and history.
Honolulu, Hawaii
This saltwater swimming pool, which is the last of its kind in the United States, is slowly crumbling within sight of multiple high-end beachside hotels.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This historic New Orleans cemetery is the final resting place of members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.