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An impressive bridge over a ravine also served as an aqueduct.

A fascist-era rural village abandoned since the early 1980s.

An eccentric artist's abode in this small Italian town has been transformed into a surreal temple of mosaic madness.

It's believed that these columns marked the end of the Via Appia.

The oldest-known example of a historic architectural style recognized by UNESCO.

Southern Italy's spinning top village.

The sunlight passing through the opening of this huge cave system creates a magical effect.

The opulent home that inspired Tintin's Marlinspike Hall and the adventures within.

Hundreds of secret cabinets built into the walls of legendary poisoner's private work room.

A beautiful and classically designed villa, with an hourly infestation of monsters.

The great Italian Renaissance painter was laid to rest here in the Chapel of Saint-Hubert.

This museum preserves over-the-top masterpieces that once qualified artisans for membership into a medieval guild.

An eclectic art form practiced by untrained masters is celebrated at this museum in the heart of Zagreb's old Upper Town.

A World War II evacuation tunnel turned into a history display of Croatian state and people.

This statue of a 15th-century Hungarian military and political figure has become known for its resemblance to a particular cartoon knight.

Lodged in the wall of this driving school is a Zastava 750, one of the region's most popular cars.

Different sections of the Zemun Fortress were built in the 14th and 15th century as a response to the advance of the Ottoman Empire.

This feat of Brutalist architecture is also known as the Three Sisters.

This art installation pays homage to the famed stones of European lore.

A series of metal trumpets in the heart of Ruma represents the seven Vojvodina People's Liberation Brigades.

Nikola Tesla's ashes are held in a golden sphere, surrounded by his works.

A NATO bombing took the lives of 16 civilians in 1999—the ruins remain in the center of Belgrade.

This striking, historic hotel has major Wes Anderson movie energy.

Ride in 1960s style on the private luxury train Marshal Josip Tito used to travel around Yugoslavia.