Places BobLiz Wants to Go

Sojourn to the past at this residence teeming with 1950s memorabilia.

The oldest structure in a beachside California city was built to serve eight students.

The oldest standing structure in downtown San Diego.

A monastery considered a state-protected cultural monument of exceptional importance, founded in the 14th century by Serbian King Stefan Dečanski.

A 14th-century Serbian Orthodox church that was once converted into a mosque under the much-disfavored Ottoman Empire.

This lonely minaret with an unusual decorative symbol is all that remains of a historic Ottoman mosque.

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

This abandoned airplane hanger is said to have once been a top secret launch facility.

Carefully reconstructed after the Bosnian War, this 16th-century bridge stands as a symbol of the country's enduring multicultural heritage.

The sad remains of a monument to martial arts legend and movie star Bruce Lee—in the middle of Balkans.

This surreal memorial/cemetery is a necropolis of crumbling stonework and puzzle-shaped headstones.

This 15th-century church houses priceless works of art from a range of Croatian artists.

The complex has been abandoned since the Croatian War of Independence, barring a stint as a set for 'Game of Thrones.'

This armored vehicle was built in the local shipyard for use by the defenders of Dubrovnik.

A unique interactive experience of everyday life in communist Yugoslavia—a very different time in Croatian history.

Inside this mansion turned museum, the works of prominent Croatian artists are on full display.

Walking by this fence is like strolling along a portal to various fictional worlds.

In this town's main square resides a statue of none other than the 43rd President of the United States.

A museum dedicated to secret surveillance.

The kitsch mansion of the former Romanian president Nicolae Ceaușescu features a golden bathroom.

This memorial to the victims of the Romanian Revolution of 1989 is often compared to a potato on a skewer.

Locals believe this abandoned ruin on the outskirts of Bucharest is haunted.

A fire once nearly devoured this gorgeous 14th-century Gothic cathedral.

This elaborately decorated, fairytale-like Romanian royal palace is one of the most striking castles in Europe.