Leça da Palmeira, Portugal
Tidal Pools of Leça da Palmeira
An early work of the architect Álvaro Siza Vieira, these swimming pools blend into the beach.
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Leça da Palmeira, Portugal
An early work of the architect Álvaro Siza Vieira, these swimming pools blend into the beach.
Pinhal Novo, Portugal
This architectural beauty is the home to a personal collection of more than 600 examples of mechanical musical instruments.
Cádiz, Spain
The discovery of these rare, ancient artifacts led to the creation of a new museum.
Madrid, Spain
This amazing abuela became a diehard metal fan late in life and an icon of Madrid's '80s rock scene.
Ribadeo, Spain
Natural stone arches form a walkable "cathedral" at low tide, then disappear entirely when the water returns.
Ardales, Spain
Spanning the El Chorro gorge, this pathway used to be one of the most dangerous crossings in the world.
Jerusalem, Israel
Sitting right on the border between East and West Jerusalem this modern art museum is in itself a symbol of Israel's hoped-for unity.
Zawya Sultan Basha, Egypt
An endless sea of white conical domes.
Nagoa Ash Shatb, Egypt
One of its engravings is believed to be among the first representations of medical and surgical instruments.
Alexandria, Virginia
A former major munitions plant that has been converted into a sprawling art space.
Al Lahoun, Egypt
It might not be the prettiest pyramid in Egypt, but it may be the muddiest.