An honorary saint of the people, Maria Adelaide became an incorrupt corpse, the clothes intact, exhaling “a strong scent of roses.”

One of the largest Roman settlements in Portugal.

The corpse bride of Portugal.

This crumbling Portuguese ruin overlooks the populace it once ruled.

At night, bats patrol this magnificent 18th-century space in search of book-eating pests.

The ancient sauropod tracks found in this former quarry are some of the largest in the world.

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

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

An ancient and majestic fortress that played an integral role in Portugal's road to independence.

A unique seaside cave where Aleister Crowley faked his own death.

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

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