For more than two centuries, the canopy of this venerable tree has been a haven for songbirds and lovers.

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

This chapel is the site of a yearly pilgrimage that originated during the Middle Ages.

When this former hospital pharmacy closed in 2013 it already looked like a museum, so they turned it into one.

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

This glass skywalk offers vertiginous views down the volcanic cliffs to the beach below.

The ancient sauropod tracks found in this former quarry are some of the largest in the world.

An 11th-century medieval castle cascades over the town of Numão.

One Portuguese poet described this cape, the westernmost point in mainland Europe, as "where the land ends and the sea begins."

This museum contains a vast array of puppets and marionettes from all over the world, featuring incredible works by Portuguese creators.

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

These small, triangular, colorful houses are a staple of Madeira Island.

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

A chunk of the "true cross" is held in this small Portuguese church where modern day exorcisms are said to be common place.

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

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

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

This architectural beauty is the home to a personal collection of more than 600 examples of mechanical musical instruments.

The extravagance of Portugal’s "Pink Palace" resulted in a noble title being awarded to its owner.

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

This little-known national museum houses over 40,000 works of art from across the world.

A neolithic tomb converted into a tiny chapel.

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

A 19th-century mansion houses the largest collection of gin in the European Union.