Nestled in the mountains of Portugal is a tiny village made almost entirely of schist.

One man's remarkable private collection of art from around the world.

Europe's largest collection of matchbox designs is a fascinating exploration of the cultural history of the world.

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

A neolithic tomb converted into a tiny chapel.

Pagan monument converted to Christianity with the population.

An exquisite collection of fairytale conveyances that puts most car museums to shame.

A cluster of granite granaries perched on stilts.

One of the largest Roman settlements in Portugal.

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

The corpse bride of Portugal.

Located in the thermoelectric factory that once powered the entire city, this Portuguese museum is shockingly fascinating.

A stunning 18th-century site where pilgrims ascend by a series of punishing stairs only to return via funicular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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