A small but charming botanical garden that contains many exotic plant species.

A scientific observatory managed the largest Portuguese astronomy research unit.

Ancient catacombs form the foundation for this Rococo orgy of a church.

The history of drinking is told through 1,800 cups, chalices, and glasses at this exhibit.

A devasting 2020 fire left this historic seminary in ruins.

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

Houses are tucked between, on, and underneath giant boulders.

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

This enigmatic Roman tower lurks just outside Belmonte.

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

A glacial valley filled with silver beech trees in the mountains of Portugal.

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

A garden in Lisbon filled with giant porcelain creatures.

In the Monastery of São Vicente resides a gallery devoted to a breathtaking collection of seashells.

Entire apothecaries are on display at this Lisbon museum, which explores the history of medicine.

The remains of a prehistoric settlement with a museum showcasing fascinating archaeological finds next to modern artworks.

The corpse bride of Portugal.

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

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

Nicknamed "Karri Knight," this Eucalyptus was planted in 1895 and stands at 72 meters.

An ancient tomb that still stands in Portugal.

This impressive rupestrian engraving dates back to the Upper Palaeolithic period.

An architectural gem nestled into a promontory overlooking a prehistoric landscape.