A unique seaside cave where Aleister Crowley faked his own death.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This star-shaped military outpost is now simply trying to protect itself from neglect.

A 16th century chapel decorated with bones, skulls, and entire bodies hanging from the wall.

One of the largest Roman settlements in Portugal.

The "Little Ones," show Portugal in full miniature splendor.

This crumbling Portuguese ruin overlooks the populace it once ruled.

The corpse bride of Portugal.

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

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

This abandoned five-star hotel is now a five-star urban exploration destination.

This fairy-tale, neo-Gothic church in the Azores is a world of magical realism.

Rotterdammers' dirty minds gave this santa a dirty nickname and cursed it to a life of wandering.