Places csieminski Wants to Go

One of the most important fortresses along the Danube now lies in ruins.

This abandoned factory once produced Yugoslavia’s iconic Yugo automobile.

A rich Serb hired foreign craftsmen to secretly build the castle of his dreams.

The medieval fortress of Prince Lazar of Serbia is now an archaeological park.

The interior of this Serbian royal family's mausoleum is covered with exquisite mosaics.

Destroyed Serbian army headquarters sits half crumbled in a largely revitalized Belgrade.

A Serbian church lit by chandeliers made of weapons.

This 14th century castle withstood years of battle but is now sliding off the hills into the Danube.

It's unclear what caused the fire that led to this opulent hotel's demise.

This fortress dates back to the 6th century and is also the site of a controversial abandoned restoration project.

A historical puzzle lies at the origins of this structure.

Artists made this mosque into a marvel of Ottoman baroque architecture.

St. John the Baptist's forearm is housed in this remote 11th-century monastery.

See gorgeous frescoes at this modest Byzantine place of worship.

The ceiling of this cavern is dripping with multicolored marble stalactites.

A UNESCO-protected spiritual seat of the Old Serbian Kingdom and Empire.

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

A naturally beautiful, seemingly bottomless deep blue spring.

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

This ominous Albanian fortress houses tanks and downed planes as a reminder of their victories over Western imperialism.

The elliptical citadel resisted the advance of the mighty Ottomans several times, thanks to the military prowess of the "Dragon of Albania."

This abandoned prison was so notorious that its name has become a metaphor throughout Albania.

Explore a traditional Albanian dwelling that pays tribute to the region's rich history.

Climb into Albania's communist history while enjoying a spectacular ocean view.