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This mysterious, medieval cathedral remains unbuilt but fiercely protected.

Underground hospital complex constructed by slave laborers during the German occupation of the Channel Islands.

An intricately decorated tiny place of worship.

The first island in the world designated a light-pollution-free astronomical observation point.

A statue erected in honor of the toadish nickname given to Jersey residents by the French.

This natural crater along the coast of Jersey may take its name from the devil statues who have watched over it.

This memorial to local World War II heroes is slowly being reclaimed by nature.

A beautiful mountaintop mausoleum devoted to a Montenegrin icon can't seem to make everyone happy.

This World War I fortress is the perfect place to catch a Montenegrin sunset.

Former military fort and site of untold horrors during WWII, this island may become the Adriatic's next luxury resort.

This exclusive resort has completely covered a tiny Balkan island in a 5-star warren of guest rooms.

One of the world's oldest olive trees, thought to be over 2,000 years old.

A tiny church on a man-made island in the Adriatic.

A curious cave church carved into the face of a cliff.

These historic defenses ensured the city within would survive hundreds of years of occupations, sieges, and invasions.

A curious little museum dedicated to the furry feline in the cat haven that is Old Town Kotor.

The "dragon babies" of southeastern Europe.

The world's oldest grape-producing vine has survived four centuries of turmoil and even has its own anthem.

An otherworldly alpine pasture in Slovenia with historical ties to WWII and architecture that recalls Middle Earth.

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

A crumbling World War I fort that is reached through a series of concrete tunnels.

A wonderful museum dedicated to the local straw hat industry.

A beautiful drive through the foot of the Alps traces the path of 15th-century Turkish raids.

Nibble as you learn about Slovenia's longstanding tradition of making beautiful honey cookies.