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You don't have to visit the deep blue sea to see these majestic creatures swimming wild and free.

An unexpected treasure trove of military oddities, Turkish interior design, and North Korean art.

A forgotten monument to Yugoslavian freedom.

This silk-filled boutique is housed in a 12th-century palace and offers a rare blend of craftsmanship, culture, and quiet elegance.

Site of a massive 1991 ammunition depot explosion that marked a turning point in the Croatian War of Independence.

A monument to one of Croatia's famous freedom fighters.

The remains of a cable car used for bauxite mining after World War I hides in a coastal forest.

This armored vehicle was built in the local shipyard for use by the defenders of Dubrovnik.

One of the major cities of Late Roman provinces, now in ruins of small scale.

Built in 1904 as a lavish gift for a daughter, it is one of Croatia's youngest and most architecturally unique castles, blending Art Nouveau with neo-Gothic elements.

A strategically positioned fortress that protected the Fazana channel has found new life as a place for theater.

This pedestrian bridge in Croatia is a sleek, ship-inspired design with a fun net and social spaces.

A cave with a continual human presence from 20,000 BC outside of Vela Luka on the island of Korcula.

The “world’s smallest cathedral” is a remnant of one of Croatia’s medieval royal towns.

A former church turned museum, complete with changing exhibitions.

This work of art is considered the world's longest mosaic.

A memorial dedicated to the 29,000 Istrian freedom fighters of World War II.

An excavation site that signified Hercules in Pula, and a glimpse into the city's Roman history.

The interior of this church has been turned into a memorial to locals who died in Croatia's Homeland War.

This seven-sided Romanesque chapel is regarded as the oldest building in Rovinj.

The local club's soccer field is practically surrounded by UNESCO-protected monuments.

The original location of a global franchise in Zagreb stands out for exhibits that challenge perceptions.

One of the very few mosques built by the Ottomans still standing in Croatia is now a Catholic church.

A Roman mosaic depicting a classical myth was only rediscovered after bombing during World War II.