Places atozenith Wants to Go

Inside the Šomoška National Nature Reserve exists a unique rock formation rarely seen in the world.

A perfectly preserved hill village where the buildings are painted like white lace.

A unique hotel for the artistic soul.

The 700-year-old fortress was the site of Count Orlok's castle in "Nosferatu."

Apparently, Hell has waterfalls in Slovenia.

Slovenia's first mosque is a striking mix of Islamic and modernist architecture.

Strange rumors surround the artist who created these solemn metal guard dogs.

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

The "dragon babies" of southeastern Europe.

The walls of this medieval church are covered with perfectly preserved frescos, including a pristine example of the Dance of Death.

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

Martin Bricelj Baraga's monolithic sculpture measures the blueness of the sky, and changes color to match it.

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

This abandoned Slovenian military barracks has become a punky-political art squat.

This massive subterranean fissure is known as the "underground Grand Canyon."

Castle and secret tunnel withstood a siege until its owner was killed by the Holy Roman Empire, while sitting on the toilet.

A miniature train-ride through Slovenia's largest cave system.

Hidden up a dusty track off the Georgian Military Road is this fascinating waterfall with mountainous views.

The cave holds a spectacular array of stalactites and stalagmites, including one shaped like a giant human heart.

The decaying remains of a once-luxurious Soviet spa town.

Unusual building appears to be haphazardly built from randomly piled bricks.

You'll find just about anything in this funky Tbilisi flea market.

Ancient rock-hewn town that witnessed key events of Georgian history.

Underground monastery and fortress.