A whale rib was used to advertise the store by the arch that offered exotic goods from far away.

On the shores of Lake Garda, the ruins of a Roman villa that allegedly belonged to the poet Catullus.

One of the most well-preserved castles in Italy also contains a rare medieval example of a port fortification.

This sculpture of a rhinoceros suspended above a city square is meant to evoke the weight of the human condition.

If you ever wanted to touch a medieval mercenary’s three testicles, look no further.

Destroyed numerous times, this centuries-old bridge has always been rebuilt with its original design.

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

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

A hidden three-foot-wide house separates these two regal churches.

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

The stunning interior of this Gothic church is covered in ornate gold details.

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

Sip cherry liqueur at a bar dating back to 1840.

Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.

This unique architectural wonder is also tied to one of the 20th-century's most renowned writers.

Portugal's National Pantheon has a history of curses, collapses and financial problems.

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

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

The world's oldest bookshop still in operation.

Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.

A 1950s beatnik coffee house, turned 60s counterculture hotspot, turned modern music venue.

A quartet of tiled art pieces adorn the floors of this prestigious art museum.

This pub has roots dating back to 1430.

Once designed as the entrance to Buckingham Palace, this structure was later relocated and stands as a victory arch.