Sights & landmarks

The Sagrada Familia is the magnum opus of the famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. The cathedral was the finale of his incredible Modernist career and has been under continuou…

Jerónimos Monastery is a former monastery and UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Belém, Lisbon. The monastery is famed for its Manueline-style architecture, and as the final…

The Renaissance-era St Peter's Basilica is one of the largest churches in the world (and the home-church of the Pope). Highlights include the dome (the biggest in the world), Be…

Belém Tower, or Torre de Belém, is a 16th-century fortification on the banks of Lisbon's River Tagus. This architectural jewel is a must-see when in the city, and is home to mag…

This palace, built in the first half of the 19th century in Neoclassical style, was chosen as the residence of the Portuguese Royal Family when Dom Luís I became king of Portuga…

The Arco da Rua Augusta, built to commemorate the city's reconstruction after the 1755 earthquake, is one of Lisbon’s most iconic buildings. It's a perfect place to get a unique…

The National Pantheon of Portugal is located near Alfama, in Lisbon, specifically in the Church of Santa Engracia. The original church that was located here was destroyed in 168…

Castelo de São Jorge (Saint George's Castle) is a historic castle situated on a hilltop overlooking Lisbon, Portugal. The castle dates back to the medieval period and has served…

You'll be thoroughly impressed as you approach Italy's largest church, the Duomo di Milano, also known as Milan Cathedral. At 108 m high, 160 m long, and 92 m wide, it easily ho…

The Royal Alcázar of Seville is a royal palace in Seville, built for the Christian king Peter of Castile. A preeminent example of Mudéjar architecture in the Iberian Peninsula,…

The towering cylinder of Castel Sant'Angelo, and its statue of Archangel Michael, is an instantly recognizable silhouette on the banks of the Tiber. Initially built as a mausol…

Gaudí's masterpiece, Casa Batlló located in the heart of Barcelona, was built in 1877. In 1904, the wealthy Batlló family asked Gaudí to build another in its place. Instead, he…

Of Rome's seven hills, the Palatine is the one that's right in the heart of the ancient city. It overlooks the Roman Forum on one side and the Circus Maximus on the other. Some…

Once a pantheon to the gods of ancient Rome, this stunning structure in the heart of Italy's capital has been a church since the 7th century. Among its many spectacular feature…

This UNESCO-listed Gothic cathedral is officially the world's biggest, at a whopping 135 m long and 105 m tall. It also houses Christopher Columbus's supposed final resting plac…

The Burj Khalifa is indisputably the tallest building in the world. It contains high-end homes, global companies, and of course, the swanky Armani Hotel. At a dizzying 828 mete…

This 16th-century monastery was transformed into a royal palace by King Ferdinand II. Not known for his subtlety, Ferdinand's folly is a no-holds-barred tribute to the wealth an…

Another masterpiece by Gaudí built from 1905-10, commissioned by the wealthy Pere Milà. This building was designed to be used as a fashionable home for the Milà family and as an…

The Alhambra complex isn’t Spain’s top attraction for no reason – it attracts upwards of 2.5 million guests every year! Although the complex itself is sprawling, visitor numbers…

As famous for its pigeons as it is for its history and culture, the Piazza San Marco is the unofficial capital of the watery city of Venice. With a multitude of attractions, inc…

Naples Underground is easy to reach by metro or bus and takes guests on an amazing underground tour of a city that's over 2400 years old! See the ancient aquaduct that's been p…

The Conciergerie is located on the Île de la Cité, in Paris. This marvelous Gothic building preceded the Palais du Louvre as the royal seat of power in France but was later used…

Sainte-Chapelle is a Gothic-style royal chapel, known for its magnificent stained glass windows and for housing the Crown of Thorns. It is located on the Île de la Cité, in Paris.

The Mamertine Prison holds over 3000 years worth of treasures and is one of Rome's most interesting and important monuments from the Roman Republic. It's located below the Churc…