Split's smallest church, and one of its oldest, has been reconstructed inside the city's Roman walls.

The big toe of this towering monument to a Croatian national hero is worn from years of superstitious rubbing.

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

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

A musical instrument played by the sea.

A chain of 16 wondrous lakes formed as a result of the gradual dissolution of soluble layers of bedrock.

A bridge destroyed three times: once as a ruse, then in an actual attack, and finally for the movies.

Bridge that died in war and was resurected.

This picturesque monastery at the base of a cliff is a peaceful oasis open to all visitors.

Construction of this bridge was once described as an "act of violence" against a neighboring country.

Longest fortress system anywhere in Europe.

Gargoyle head that brings good luck.

This historic electric train has operated with regularity since the early 1900s.

A contemporary art installation housed within a Gothic cathedral.

High atop the Eiffel Tower is a small apartment built exclusively to entertain the science elite and make the rest of Paris jealous.

According to the Guanches, the aboriginal people of the Canary Islands, the king of evil lives inside this volcano.

This local emblem is the oldest and largest dragon tree in the Canary Islands.

A solitary lighthouse in Spain was an inspiration to the great Jules Verne.

Inside a former smuggler's cave, an artificial waterfall and light show.

This ancient fort has been a great insight into the Roman presence in the region.

Down this yellow brick road, visitors are treated to toadstool houses and massive mushroom sculptures.

Originally planted by the ancient Carthaginians, this sprawling palm grove is one of the largest in the world.

With a facade that measures just 107 centimeters, this five-story building is one of the skinniest in Europe.

This ancient Spanish castle sits high upon a hilltop.