This ritzy Italian market is built around a statue of an unforgiven heretic who was burned for his belief in an endless universe.

The only "Egyptian" pyramid in Europe and the legendary tomb of Remus.

The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.

A master of trompe-l'oeil creates a stunning, tourist-fooling dome out of a flat ceiling.

An alchemist's "magic door" stands in the middle of a Roman park.

Architectureal fantasy quarter of Rome.

As the highest point in the Mid-Atlantic range this stratovolcano offers spectacular views.

The medieval town's star-shaped walls are geometrically dazzling, though not entirely impenetrable.

A neolithic tomb converted into a tiny chapel.

Pagan monument converted to Christianity with the population.

A majestic hotel for dreamers rises from the center of a fairytale wood.

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

"Portugal's Stonehenge" is made up of nut-like stones aligned with the heavens.

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

One of the largest Roman settlements in Portugal.

The corpse bride of Portugal.

This crumbling Portuguese ruin overlooks the populace it once ruled.

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

A garden in Lisbon filled with giant porcelain creatures.

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

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

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.