These two 15th-century metal rods allowed people to check if they were swindled or not.

When this monument to Slovenia's national poet was erected, it's said to have sparked the ire of nearby church authorities.

Seek out ‘The Devil’s Court’ in this concert venue located in a former monastery run by an order of Teutonic knights.

Since 1999, this bakery has been turning out the dreamiest tortes in the Slovenian capital.

Inspired by the Rialto Bridge in Venice, these three clustered bridges were just one part of a Slovenian architect’s grand vision.

A public work of art that also provides some relief from the summer heat.

The Slovenian architect designed many landmarks in the capital city, including his own dream house.

Slovenia's first mosque is a striking mix of Islamic and modernist architecture.

A cemetery for Slovenian notables also serves as a popular recreation space.

Strange rumors surround the artist who created these solemn metal guard dogs.

A trough of 700 strange bronze faces runs through a narrow alley in Ljubljana's old town.

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

Martin Bricelj Baraga's monolithic sculpture measures the blueness of the sky, and changes color to match it.

The old observatory in Copenhagen has a spiral corridor used as a racetrack.

Opulence and fantasy collide in this royal chair which is supposedly made with unicorn horns.

This striking structure, with balconies jutting out like hedgehog spines, combine cutting-edge design with a playful approach to light and space.

This old-fashioned roadhouse's quirky neon sign is as famous as its enormous dumplings.

Massive installation of Europe's negative stereotypes.

Underneath the city that invented pilsners are a series of historic tunnels that have been storing beer for centuries.

Spain's largest bullring offers a unique glimpse at architecture and history.

An eerie collection of the surviving structures from a past celebration of the future.

The most metal church of all time was built in record time because of an international, pious pissing contest.

A tiny park in the middle of some big power politics.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.