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

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

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

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

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

An ancient and majestic fortress that played an integral role in Portugal's road to independence.

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

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

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

Birthplace of the "Cat in the Cradle" and a cluster of iconic, original windmills that let the Dutch tame the seas.

Colorful and chaotic stacked hotel in North Holland.

A Dutch clog company in the town of Zaandam loves the wooden shoes so much it made a museum for them.

A miniature city, once ruled by the Queen of the Netherlands.

A beer pipeline runs beneath Bruges.

Christ's blood preserved in a Belgian town.

Mountain where Jesus was first tempted by the Devil.

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

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

Giant eggs, walls of bread, and nightmare surreality mark the largest collection of works by Salvador Dalí.

An underground city of salt.