An obelisk marks the spot where a British explorer's heart was buried before the rest of his body was transported to England.

One of the largest concentrations of rock paintings in Southern Africa.

This fascinating cave is packed with prehistoric rock art and Stone Age tools.

Artifacts showcasing the witchy history of Zambia.

A unique collection of gilded age mechanical pianos.

Seven mini rowhouses fill the gap between 54 and 70 Westerstraat.

A Dutch passageway's artistic, aquatic-themed makeover pays tribute to the capital city's famed waterways.

This impressive collection of rare books on ancient mysticism inspired author Dan Brown.

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

Hidden beneath a beautiful overlook you’ll find the history of the city depicted in comic strip format next to a pay toilet.

One of the few places in Portugal where the Celtic ritual of wearing large wooden masks is still practiced.

This once-forgotten oasis in the middle of Lisbon was first created over a century ago quite by accident.

In Portugal, a secluded stretch of untouched natural beauty hides at the bottom of a steep hill.

Men in rubber-soled boots serve as your "brakes" on this toboggan ride Hemingway described as "exhilarating."

Ring the bell to enter a bar that looks equal parts museum and old curiosity shop.

A cluster of granite granaries perched on stilts.

This charming candle shop has been in business since 1789.

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

The verdant mossy ruins of a Franciscan monastery lie in the remote Sintra hills awaiting exploration.

A garden in Lisbon filled with giant porcelain creatures.

This gaping hole in the middle of a remote mountain lake looks like a portal to another dimension.

The medieval castle built as headquarters for the Pope's secretive Knights Templar.

Picturesque intersection of witchcraft and ancient Christianity.

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