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

This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”

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

In Portugal, a secluded stretch of untouched natural beauty hides at the bottom of a steep hill.

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

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

This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles.

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

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

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.

An offbeat angle on the ocean viewed through an antiquated lens.

This giant spider sculpture made from the iconic car is one giant visual pun.

The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.

Legendary frontman of the Doors looms in this giant mural by famed Venice muralist, Rip Cronk.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

Scores of vintage street lamps shine along L.A.’s Miracle Mile.

These delicate buggers are some of the rarest fossils that have bubbled up from the Tar Pits.

Smooth basaltic rocks tell a tale of ancient glacial waterfalls.

San Franciscans leave gifts and messages for the magical beings that live behind the tiny, mysterious door installed on a tree in Golden Gate Park.

Named after a bandit and the star of several Hollywood prehistoric landscapes, these sandstone formations are a historical part of the Los Angeles natural landscape.

One of the most unusual geological features, recognizable from a dozen hit movies.

This ancient octopus-like tree was saved from destruction thanks to shady reporting.

When ecosystems collide in the arid Southwest.

Along a California highway is a kind of Jurassic Park made of metal.