Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

Old Tudor home moved on thick iron rails to a new spot.

At just 25 inches at its narrowest point, it's one of the tightest streets in the world.

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

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

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

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.

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

On the waterfront of Sydney, Nova Scotia, a 60-ft. fiddle greets incoming ships.

Where a young athlete began his run across Canada after losing his right leg to cancer.

The first transatlantic wireless signal was received at this 17th-century fort.

A statue of the early navigator stands overlooking the land he first surveyed.

From this isolated strip of land in Newfoundland, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic.

A World War II gun battery sits at the easternmost point of North America.

This huge ship ran aground and has simply been left to sit there ever since.

This oddly named town refuses to change its phallic moniker.

Hundreds of enormous icebergs drift through this waterway every year.

The tradition of open-air secondhand and antiquarian bookselling in Paris dates back to the Renaissance.

This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.

This 1967 experiment in modular architecture was designed to be a new model for urban living.

Montreal's giant farmer's market is a foodie's best friend, especially in the winter months.

This half-ton piece of the Alps sits at the base of the CN Tower.