A deer-headed statue that brings together a 12th-century legend and big wave surfing.

This eccentrically decorated palace is replete with grottoes, fountains, tunnels, and caves.

At night, bats patrol this magnificent 18th-century space in search of book-eating pests.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Sip cherry liqueur at a bar dating back to 1840.

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.

The world's oldest bookshop still in operation.

A museum dedicated to one of Portugal's most celebrated writers.

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

An exquisite collection of fairytale conveyances that puts most car museums to shame.

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

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.