An art museum dedicated to the sculptor Barbara Hepworth, but it is by no means restricted to her work.

Museum dedicated to the UK's first charity for abandoned children, with keepsakes of the mothers who left them behind.

This artist's home turned gallery/museum preserves the creator's love of "Eastern" influences.

A 12-foot-tall metal fisherman looks out over the promenade.

A stairway to heaven, or to nowhere at all.

A giant snail sculpture looking longingly at the German traffic museum.

This massive statue is the personification of Bavaria and the first colossal statue of the modern period composed of bronze.

From open waters to open dance floors—this decommissioned ferry has been transformed into a lively nightclub.

Inspired by the Rialto Bridge in Venice, these three clustered bridges were just one part of a Slovenian architect’s grand vision.

A public work of art that also provides some relief from the summer heat.

When this monument to Slovenia's national poet was erected, it's said to have sparked the ire of nearby church authorities.

Buy raw milk from a 24/7 vending machine or pick up tomb candles at this local market.

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

The Adriatic's most famous wind can be reliably experienced in the city's Marina.

This Roman monument is surrounded by more recent construction, offering a stark contrast between ancient architecture and the modern urban landscape.

This beautiful 14th-century castle perched on a promontory overlooks the Bay of Trieste.

This beautiful 19th-century temple stands atop the ruins of its predecessor.

On high feast days, the entire blue-glass front of this modern church opens up to reveal the small wooden church inside.

Every hour the doors open to reenact the legend of the heroic mayor who saved his town by drinking a gallon of wine.

Horrifically creative torture devices and shame punishments line the walls of this chilling museum.

The fairy tale castle of the “fairy-tale king,” this was also the inspiration for Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty.”

One of the most easily accessible examples of the rare 1960s UFO houses.

This airport currywurst stand is made out of retro airplane parts.

A small square plaque marks a failed assassination attempt that could have changed history.