Places ProstheticShrew Wants to Go

The materials from one of the United Kingdom’s most famous animation studios are now preserved in a suburban library.

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

A replica of the Roman emperor in glorious full color.

One of the oldest universities in the world exhibits thousands of specimens from its 700-year-old collection.

Crafted from ocean litter, this sculpture highlights the ills of overconsumption.

This tile-work piece featuring a chicken riding in carriage is both a remarkable artistic creation and a social commentary of politics and culture in 17th-century Portugal.

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

One man's remarkable private collection of art from around the world.

In the Monastery of São Vicente resides a gallery devoted to a breathtaking collection of seashells.

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

A stunning 18th-century site where pilgrims ascend by a series of punishing stairs only to return via funicular.

The medieval castle built as headquarters for the Pope's secretive Knights Templar.

Portugal's National Pantheon has a history of curses, collapses and financial problems.

Picturesque intersection of witchcraft and ancient Christianity.

A garden in Lisbon filled with giant porcelain creatures.

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.

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

Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.

Step inside this medieval Orthodox gem and travel back to the 16th century.

This fifth-century church is one of the oldest Christian sites in the Balkans.

A dragon-shaped fountain that is said to dispense healing water—unless you're evil.

One of the world’s only pink lakes where it's possible to take a dip.

Said to be the only museum in the world dedicated to the most classic of all blooms, the rose.