An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years old and harbors many surprises.

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

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

The oldest Roman lighthouse still in use.

This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.

This strange seaside tower got its name from a wealthy eccentric who would hide coins among its stones.

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.

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

A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.

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

An increasingly eccentric apartment building, topped with winged beasties.

After starting as a whimsical tourist attraction that eventually found its way to ruin, these renovated canals offer a lush and exotic locale on the Pacific Coast.

One of the world's longest murals depicts the history of diversity in Los Angeles.

America's most famous piece of self-built architecture.

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

Resting place of Hollywood's immortals is also site of summer film screenings.

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

The abandoned zoo enclosures offer a perfect place to experience the other side of the bars.

Gift shop offering toe tags and chalk body beach towels tucked into a coroner's office.

A bigger-than-life pun that has become a beacon of altruism.

A modern day curiosity cabinet.

This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.

A giant donut stands as a popular symbol of Los Angeles iconography.

Oldest building in California still in use.