Part of the medieval watchtower is displayed in an otherwise ordinary parking garage.

A whimsical brother of the nearby Fallen Angel statue takes the falling part quite literally.

This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.

A stone slab in Madrid marks the point from which the distances of Spain's national roads are measured.

An automaton perched above an classic clock and watch store

For decades, Puerta del Sol has been illuminated by a giant, guitar-wielding bottle of sherry.

Thanks to an acoustic anomaly, this unassuming stone bench has heard one hundred years of secrets.

This enormous censer uses a pulley system installed over 400 years ago.

Iron Age runes and ruins hide in plain sight along this Portuguese beach.

An early work of the architect Álvaro Siza Vieira, these swimming pools blend into the beach.

Ancient catacombs form the foundation for this Rococo orgy of a church.

The stunning interior of this Gothic church is covered in ornate gold details.

A hidden three-foot-wide house separates these two regal churches.

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

Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.

Tucked among the sand dunes overlooking a Welsh beach, a real-life tribute to a fictional elf.

One of the largest Roman settlements in Portugal.

The world's oldest bookshop still in operation.

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

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.

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

This unique architectural wonder is also tied to one of the 20th-century's most renowned writers.

Hidden beneath a beautiful overlook you’ll find the history of the city depicted in comic strip format next to a pay toilet.