A little-known cafe in an old copper bridge tower with 360-degree views of the harbor.

A collection of Lenin busts and other Soviet Era statues sit idly behind the Semipalatinsk Hotel.

The iconic boulevard is the perfect place to catch sight of a bicycling skeleton, a levitating Satan, or a chef with his head stuck in a pizza.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

The largest Art Nouveau complex in the world is a Barcelona hospital with a 600-year-long history.

An early 20th-century bullring converted into a modern shopping center.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

A vista of the city and sea from atop the little-known viewing deck on an unassuming Columbus statue.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

This home designed for chocolate magnate Antoni Amatller is an exquisite treasure-box of Catalan Modernism.

This former Baroque palace on the historic Calle Montcada is a rare architectural gem and was once the meeting place of an aristocratic scholarly society.

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

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

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

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

A windswept necropolis carved into the rocks overlooks the "most Portuguese town in Portugal."

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

One of the largest Roman settlements in Portugal.

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

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

These narrow stone granaries have been used to store and dry out grain for hundreds of years.

An icon of the city, this chapel features an amazing dome ceiling and offers panoramic views.

This tower once served as a radar station during the Cold War.

This now abandoned restaurant provides some of the most amazing views of Lisboa.