A fortress off the West coast of Portugal that dates back to 1502.

Spanish architects used seized Muslim gravestones to rebuild parts of the fortress.

The world's largest wooden structure.

Dead weights honor the dead of Portugal's fishing industry.

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

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

A replica of the Roman emperor in glorious full color.

An icon of the city, this chapel features an amazing dome ceiling and offers panoramic views.

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

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

An abandoned tuberculosis hospital said to be haunted by the patients who died within its walls.

An early work of the architect Álvaro Siza Vieira, these swimming pools blend into the beach.

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

Come for the bread-themed puppet show, stay for the buffet.

This tower once served as a radar station during the Cold War.

Nestled in the mountains of Portugal is a tiny village made almost entirely of schist.

Europe's largest collection of matchbox designs is a fascinating exploration of the cultural history of the world.

The corpse bride of Portugal.

Located in the thermoelectric factory that once powered the entire city, this Portuguese museum is shockingly fascinating.

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

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.

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

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