Elvas, Portugal
Fort of Graça
This star-shaped military outpost is now simply trying to protect itself from neglect.
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Elvas, Portugal
This star-shaped military outpost is now simply trying to protect itself from neglect.
Portugal
The ruins of a 16th-century bridge loom over Olivença's sovereignty.
Almoinhos, Portugal
This abandoned fortress still stands guard over the Guadiana River despite a history of warfare.
Évora, Portugal
A 16th century chapel decorated with bones, skulls, and entire bodies hanging from the wall.
Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal
This crumbling Portuguese ruin overlooks the populace it once ruled.
Colares, Portugal
The verdant mossy ruins of a Franciscan monastery lie in the remote Sintra hills awaiting exploration.
Peniche, Portugal
A fortress off the West coast of Portugal that dates back to 1502.
Huelva, Spain
This amended headstone marks the grave of a participant in one of the most successful military deceptions of all time.
Palos de la Frontera, Spain
Considered the birthplace of the Copper Age and Bronze Age, the river is tinted red from 5,000 years of mining.
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
The effect of this ancient form of image projection situated atop an 11th century Moorish palace is thrilling.
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
A complimentary beverage is offered to the bodega's resident rodents every day.
Conil de la Frontera, Spain
This centuries-old tower hosts endangered bald ibis mating pairs and looms over a pristine beach.
Caprarola, Italy
Was this cave created by Hercules's wrath, the devil, or volcanic activity?
Jimena de la Frontera, Spain
Visit 17th-century ruins on a strikingly beautiful riverside walking trail.
La Línea de la Concepción, Spain
The defensive tower was built centuries ago to warn locals of Berber pirate attacks.
Gibraltar
There was a top secret plan during World War II to seal a group of soldiers inside the rock.
Tétouan, Morocco
At this faithfully preserved medina off the Moroccan tourist circuit you can walk through six centuries of history in one day.
Tangier, Morocco
The tomb of one of the greatest travelers in history.
Tangier, Morocco
This stucco building in North Africa was the first American-owned property on foreign soil.
Wisniowa, Poland
The hollow trunk of this 650-year-old tree was used as a hideout by two Jewish brothers during World War II.
Abergele, Wales
One of the world's oldest trees comes with a Welsh legend intertwining it with a spirit prophesying death.
Windsor, England
At just 51 feet and 10 inches long, it's the shortest street in England.
Windsor, England
One of the oldest trees in Britain may have been witness to some of the country's formative moments.
Qurna, Iraq
A shrine on the shores of the Tigris.