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The home of the Dead Sea Scrolls is an abstract modernist dream.

This daunting 1st century fortress was purportedly the site of one of the most dramatic revolts of the Jewish-Roman wars.

The most peaceful "country" in the Middle East.

Sitting right on the border between East and West Jerusalem this modern art museum is in itself a symbol of Israel's hoped-for unity.

A Biblically notable site over the ruins of an ancient city that is now a protected World Heritage site.

This picturesque medieval monastery guards a small trove of historic treasures.

The Renaissance-era courthouse is a relic from the fortified town's centuries of Venetian rule.

Built as an anti-fascist tribute, this surreal Yugoslav memorial became an unwelcome symbol after the Croatian war for independence.

A wunderkammer of gold and silver reliquaries and ancient saintly bones.

The only gulag ever to exist in socialist Yugoslavia.

Croatia's "hairy stone" fortress is one of the most well preserved Istrian castles.

This abandoned Croatian stronghold never saw a great deal of conflict but it is still a beloved relic nonetheless.

A self-proclaimed libertarian micro-state on a tiny bit of disputed territory between Serbia and Croatia.

A tower marking the spot where Yugoslavia began its resistance against the invading Nazis stands neglected, but not quite forgotten.

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

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

A musical instrument played by the sea.

Where the lovelorn find a home for their sentimental keepsakes.

This huge metal monument is slowly being stripped to its concrete skeleton.

This Croatian fairytale castle is slowly falling apart thanks to years of neglect.

Longest fortress system anywhere in Europe.

Humble beginnings for one of the world's most famous scientists.

This stunning, out-of-the-way Croatian monument commemorates a community's uprising against occupying fascist forces.

Historic slum of Tartu.