Hoek van Holland, Netherlands
Maeslantkering
This enormous storm barrier is one of the largest moving structures on Earth, with each arm taller than the Washington Monument.
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Hoek van Holland, Netherlands
This enormous storm barrier is one of the largest moving structures on Earth, with each arm taller than the Washington Monument.
Spijkenisse, Netherlands
The bridges portrayed on EU currency aren't fictional anymore.
Spijkenisse, Netherlands
Peek through a transparent pyramid and drink in the mountain made of books.
Heeswijk Dinther, Netherlands
A rare double mill nestled along the banks of the Aa river.
Halsteren, Netherlands
Invisible bridge parts the waters, invoking biblical images and preserving the ominous feel of an ancient moat.
Oudenbosch, Netherlands
Scale model of St. Peter's Cathedral (Rome) in the middle of a small Dutch town.
Baarle-Hertog, Belgium
A maze of crosses marks the jumbled divide between the Netherlands and Belgium.
Gemert, Netherlands
The Netherlands is home to a bridge printed out of reinforced concrete.
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Inspired by "The Starry Night" this Dutch bike path turns into a glowing work of art each night.
São Bento do Canto, Portugal
This chapel is the site of a yearly pilgrimage that originated during the Middle Ages.
Montalegre, Portugal
Local lore says the devil built this beautiful medieval bridge to help a fleeing bandit.
Viana do Castelo, Portugal
An icon of the city, this chapel features an amazing dome ceiling and offers panoramic views.
Porto, Portugal
A hidden three-foot-wide house separates these two regal churches.
Porto, Portugal
One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world hides a neo-Gothic interior behind an art nouveau facade.
Porto, Portugal
Building owners can take out tiles for free at this repository for historic building materials.
Porto, Portugal
Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.
Porto, Portugal
The stunning interior of this Gothic church is covered in ornate gold details.
Arouca, Portugal
One of the world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridges.
Almeida, Portugal
The medieval town's star-shaped walls are geometrically dazzling, though not entirely impenetrable.
Covilha, Portugal
Panoramic views from the mountains over a facility built to provide tuberculosis patients with fresh mountain air.
Loriga, Portugal
A glacial valley filled with silver beech trees in the mountains of Portugal.
Portugal
This gaping hole in the middle of a remote mountain lake looks like a portal to another dimension.
Lisbon, Portugal
This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”
Lisbon, Portugal
One of the smallest bookstores on the planet.