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

A naturally occurring amphitheater carved by erosion into the mountainside.

A garden in Lisbon filled with giant porcelain creatures.

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

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.

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

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

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

The best place in the world to buy tinned fish.

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

Hidden beneath a beautiful overlook you’ll find the history of the city depicted in comic strip format next to a pay toilet.

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

Entire apothecaries are on display at this Lisbon museum, which explores the history of medicine.

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

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

When this former hospital pharmacy closed in 2013 it already looked like a museum, so they turned it into one.

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

A 16th century chapel decorated with bones, skulls, and entire bodies hanging from the wall.

The walls of this small village have been turned into a living street art gallery.