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A medieval bridge stretches over a sulfur-rich river that leads to year-round natural hot springs.

A scenic UNESCO site that doubles as a habitat for various forms of wildlife.

Hidden in a secluded Greek cove is a pristine beach marred only by the rusting smuggler's hulk stranded on its shores.

This legendary city has been a tourist attraction for centuries.

One of the largest single-span stone-arch bridges in the Balkans looks like something straight out of a fairytale.

This 200-meter-high waterfall marks the site of Achilles’ immortal baptism at the mouth of the River Styx.

The ruins of this monumental city founded by the first Roman Emperor are strangely overlooked by most travelers.

The hallucinogenic center of the ancient world.

This 13th-century monastery chiseled into the side of a mountain is equipped with a bridge that can be lifted to protect against raids.

Dedicated to the god Dionysus, this theatre was used for both musical and theatrical performances.

Monasteries on rock pillars, once accessible only by frayed ropes.

Belgrade’s oldest restaurant has a rather unusual name.

A Serbian church lit by chandeliers made of weapons.

Croatia's towering concrete blossom grows from the site of a World War II concentration camp.

This grubby wall is said to be one of the Earth's esoteric energy centers.

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

A centuries old castle atop a dormant volcano houses museums devoted to both women and witches.

Legend has it fairies gathered at the site of this medieval castle.

This picturesque castle in Poland has a rich history, including a legend that ties it to lost Incan treasures.

A folk-art cottage and hotel straight from a Slavic fairy tale.

Located right outside of Vienna, visitors can take in expansive views of an ethereal forest.

This museum promotes informed contraception by documenting its often secret past.

A neo-Gothic church built to thank God for saving the Emperor of Austria from an assassination.

A rooftop restaurant hides in plain sight atop Vienna's Palace of Justice.