Nestled in the mountains of Portugal is a tiny village made almost entirely of schist.

Houses are tucked between, on, and underneath giant boulders.

This castle has links to Portugal’s founding and struggles for independence.

A stunning 18th-century site where pilgrims ascend by a series of punishing stairs only to return via funicular.

This historic streetcar system has been running since the 19th-century.

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

A majestic hotel for dreamers rises from the center of a fairytale wood.

The corpse bride of Portugal.

Mosaics, storks, and brothels—this ancient city has it all.

Founded as a refugee camp, now a popular tourist spot.

This 16th-century Moroccan fortress-turned-armory museum offers prime views of the historic quarter in Fes.

This former royal palace with gorgeous gardens became the first museum in Morocco.

The other side is actually green.

Traditional 11th-century outdoor tannery.

The courtyard of this small Marinid madrasa is a dazzling example of intricate Islamic architecture.

The oldest known university in the world is in Fez, Morocco.

Crumbling necropolis set high above Fez.

Thousands of narrow alleyways in an ancient medieval city make up what's believed to be the world's largest car-free urban zone.

A Spanish town built into the cliffs.

The ruins of a 16th-century bridge loom over Olivença's sovereignty.

Explore a remarkable 35-hectare sculpture garden located an hour outside of Lisbon.

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.

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