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

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

This star-shaped military outpost is now simply trying to protect itself from neglect.

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

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

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

This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles.

A 16th century chapel decorated with bones, skulls, and entire bodies hanging from the wall.

Sleepy fishing port not included on many maps.

Vast stretch of tide-pools with a unique Moroccan charm.

Traditional 11th-century outdoor tannery.

Crumbling necropolis set high above Fez.

The other side is actually green.

A fortified city, home to a remaining population of five families

Thousands of narrow alleyways in an ancient medieval city make up what's believed to be the world's largest car-free urban zone.

God's Saharan sandbox of wrath.

Rocky Atlantic beach home to a stunning stone arch.

World's largest film studio, where visitors tour the decaying sets that litter the harsh desert environment.

No need to strap in for a "ride" on this walkable roller coaster.

An intricate and amazing house built by architect Karl Junker.

A 14th-century fortified keep showcases the masterpieces of an ingenious 20th-century clockmaker.

Christ's blood preserved in a Belgian town.

A Museum of Psychiatry in a still-operating mental institution.

A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.