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

This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”

A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.

The world's oldest bookshop still in operation.

Created as a punny statement about genetic engineering this monstrous hybrid statue has become a beloved icon.

These engineering masterpieces are a dominant feature of the Belfast skyline.

A giant sculpture of the legendary "Salmon of Knowledge" celebrates the return of fish to Belfast's River Lagan.

This massive monument has been telling the time for 150 years—at a slight angle.

A towering steel-and-bronze figure whose playful nickname outshines its official message of hope

A palatial former bank building now houses what may be the poshest art venue (and former Tesco) in Belfast.

The last Victorian market in Belfast.

These barriers stand as stark reminders of Northern Ireland's troubled past.

It was once nicknamed "the most bombed hotel in Europe."

For part of the year, this innovative greenhouse is painted white to keep the plants from getting scorched.

This Victorian-era public house has set the standard for pub-style elegance for over a hundred years.

A boulder in the Churchyard of Down Cathedral marks the legendary burial place of "The Apostle of Ireland."

Despite the name, this 16th-century structure in Galway wasn't built by the Spanish.

This modest plaza in Moneygall, Ireland has cashed in on its distant connection to the U.S. president.

The world's tallest box hedge is found in a delightful garden.

The oldest inn in Kilkenny was established by the first convicted witch in Ireland.

A tiny island off the coast of Dublin was once a pilgrimage site for the sick and the suffering.

The Dublin sea wall draws walkers, photographers, and fishing enthusiasts.

Dublin's most modern, visually spectacular bridge is modeled after Ireland's national emblem.

The somber sculptures commemorating Irish Famine on the river Liffey in Dublin.