Moscow, Russia
Izmailovo Kremlin
Moscow's other, lesser known kremlin is a fairytale-like cultural complex modeled after Old Russia.
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Moscow, Russia
Moscow's other, lesser known kremlin is a fairytale-like cultural complex modeled after Old Russia.
Stockholm, Sweden
A rare surviving Victorian greenhouse designed specifically to house giant water lilies.
Simrishamn V, Sweden
These two springs are tied to several legends, one of which involves the travels of Saint Olof.
Dargavs, Russia
This ancient village and its adjoining cemetery have a beautiful history of death and remembrance.
Gorno Nerezi, North Macedonia
See gorgeous frescoes at this modest Byzantine place of worship.
Vienna, Austria
A glimpse into the festive and private lives of medieval Europe.
Mavrovo, North Macedonia
Depending on the region's rainfall, this church may be partially submerged.
Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina
A field filled with carved medieval tombstones called steÄak.
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Place with alleged mystical powers in Old Orthodox Church in Sarajevo.
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bridge that died in war and was resurected.
Podgorica, Montenegro
Its frescoes depict the likeness of Marshal Tito, Karl Marx, and Friedrich Engels burning in hell.
Provadia, Bulgaria
Crossing a suspension bridge above a forest is the only way to reach this 12th-century monastery.
Sofia, Bulgaria
Underneath this Byzantinian church lies a necropolis filled with ancient tombs and the ruins of previous churches.
Shipka, Bulgaria
The remarkably well-preserved final resting place of a powerful ancient Thracian king.
Kazanlak, Bulgaria
UNESCO-protected ancient burial ground.
Samovodene, Bulgaria
Outstanding, eerie frescoes and decorations fill this 19th-century monastery.
Balgarevo, Bulgaria
The site of many battles and tragedies, including the 40 maidens who leapt into the sea.
Gorna krepost, Bulgaria
An ancient Thracian city where fire rituals were practiced on the largest cult altar in Southeast Europe.
Melnik, Bulgaria
This tiny Bulgarian town offers a stunning location in the mountains and a storied history.
Rilski manastir, Bulgaria
This historic black and white monastery is one of Bulgaria's architectural jewels.
Shumen, Bulgaria
This massive concrete sculpture is said to be the heaviest communist monument on Earth.
Kazanlak, Bulgaria
An abandoned saucer-shaped monument in the Bulgarian mountains.
Kuršumlija, Serbia
This former monastery is still a revered religious site.
Brezova, Serbia
This beautiful medieval Serbian monastery is home to frescoes, peculiar sculptures, and historical curiosities.