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

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

These rock drawings in the Côa Valley also create an ancient optical illusion.

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

An abandoned anti-smuggling station decays along the boundary between Portugal and Spain.

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

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

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

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

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

A small but charming botanical garden that contains many exotic plant species.

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

An ancient tomb that still stands in Portugal.

A neolithic tomb converted into a tiny chapel.

Pagan monument converted to Christianity with the population.

This unassuming chapel in Portugal plays host to a ghoulish collection of bones.

The medieval town's star-shaped walls are geometrically dazzling, though not entirely impenetrable.

Perhaps the most spectacular grotto along the Algarve coastline.

An honorary saint of the people, Maria Adelaide became an incorrupt corpse, the clothes intact, exhaling “a strong scent of roses.”

You can cross from one country to another in a single hop on this little bridge.

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

One of the largest Roman settlements in Portugal.

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

A perfectly circular lake is formed by the crater of an ancient underwater volcano.