A 125-meter long "tribute to the Brazilian people."

This massive Brazilian church is built like an angular, technicolor pyramid left by Mayans from the future.

This stunning Brazilian library contains the largest collection of Portuguese texts outside of Portugal itself.

Cozy basement bar sports an inventory of over 2,000 beers.

Three floors of musical instruments coming from all corners of the world and hundreds of years of musical history.

From Tintin to the Smurfs, Europe's greatest graphic icons are celebrated in a grand Art Noveau gallery.

This collection of over 50 murals celebrates Brussels' rich history as the self-proclaimed home of the "comic strip."

The Devil’s own choice when he needs a drink in Brussels.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

The largest madrasa in Morocco once housed more than 900 students within its exquisite walls.

Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.

It took 40 years to build this Eden-like garden in Marrakech, later restored by Yves Saint-Laurent.

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

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

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

Ring the bell to enter a bar that looks equal parts museum and old curiosity shop.

The world's oldest bookshop still in operation.

Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.

Building owners can take out tiles for free at this repository for historic building materials.

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

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.

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