This tile-work piece featuring a chicken riding in carriage is both a remarkable artistic creation and a social commentary of politics and culture in 17th-century Portugal.

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

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

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

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

Building owners can take out tiles for free at this repository for historic building materials.

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

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

"Portugal's Stonehenge" is made up of nut-like stones aligned with the heavens.

Dead weights honor the dead of Portugal's fishing industry.

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

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

The best place in the world to buy tinned fish.

Located in the thermoelectric factory that once powered the entire city, this Portuguese museum is shockingly fascinating.

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

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

Perhaps the most spectacular grotto along the Algarve coastline.

This once-forgotten oasis in the middle of Lisbon was first created over a century ago quite by accident.

Picturesque intersection of witchcraft and ancient Christianity.

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

A garden in Lisbon filled with giant porcelain creatures.

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

This charming candle shop has been in business since 1789.

Ring the bell to enter a bar that looks equal parts museum and old curiosity shop.