This ancient Roman bridge and aqueduct still stands as a wonder of classical construction.

This salt marsh in Southern France is as pink as the flamingos that inhabit it.

A fake medieval village in the middle of Turin.

The scorched Lisbon church that survived two earthquakes and a massive fire.

A small window on Via Piella offers a lovely and rare peek at Bologna's lost canals.

A large statue of Pope Gregory XIII in Bologna was disguised as Saint Petronius to avoid destruction.

These gutted monastery ruins still stand proudly in the middle of the Italian countryside.

This sword isn't waiting for a king to pull it out. It was placed there by a saint.

Depending on how it is measured, this lighthouse can claim to be the tallest in Europe and the tallest conventional lighthouse in the world.

The stunning interior of this Gothic church is covered in ornate gold details.

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

One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world hides a neo-Gothic interior behind an art nouveau facade.

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

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

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

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.

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.

The best place in the world to buy tinned fish.

This charming candle shop has been in business since 1789.

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

Sip cherry liqueur at a bar dating back to 1840.