Tirana, Albania
Pyramid of Tirana
An Albanian monument to the Communism that nearly crushed the country is now a crumbling wreck.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Corfu, Greece
Perithia at Corfu
The ghost town where the villagers refuse to leave.
Albania
Fier's Ship House
Gigantic water vessel, permanently grounded in Southern Albania.
Krujë, Albania
Krujë Castle
The elliptical citadel resisted the advance of the mighty Ottomans several times, thanks to the military prowess of the "Dragon of Albania."
Zdenac, Croatia
Tounj Bridge
A unique two-level bridge designed to honor a king.
Dobbiaco, Italy
Gustav Mahler Statue
This statue of the legendary Austrian composer is hidden in the center of an Italian town.
Permanently Closed
Cervia, Italy
Woodpecker Disco
A domed disco abandoned since the '70s now attracts artists and explorers under its unique roof.
Chiavari, Italy
Colonia Fara
This former fascist summer camp was abandoned for decades.
Pietranera, Italy
Colonia di Rovegno
The now-abandoned Fascist summer colony served a dark purpose during World War II.
Padua, Italy
Botanical Garden of Padua - Orto botanico di Padova
The oldest botanical garden in the world that technically isn't the oldest.
