Legend has it the lovelorn tears of a princess and a shepherd boy formed the blue and green twin lakes in the Azores archipelago.

The "Little Ones," show Portugal in full miniature splendor.

One Portuguese poet described this cape, the westernmost point in mainland Europe, as "where the land ends and the sea begins."

Europe's oldest still-operational tea farm also boasts a spectacular view.

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

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

The world's oldest bookshop still in operation.

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

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

This abandoned five-star hotel is now a five-star urban exploration destination.

Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.

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

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

One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world hides a neo-Gothic interior behind an art nouveau facade.

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

This castle has links to Portugal’s founding and struggles for independence.

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

This giant sculpture made of trash is a critique of society's wastefulness.

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

The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.

This macabre shop, filled with art, oddities, and taxidermy is hidden in the heart of the French Quarter.

A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.

This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.

This symbolic piece of New Orleans architecture is also home to a few ghastly stories.