Vratna, Serbia
Vratna Gates
These natural stone bridges are the largest on the European continent.
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Vratna, Serbia
These natural stone bridges are the largest on the European continent.
Strmosten, Serbia
A hidden stream deep in the mountains creates one of the largest tufa waterfalls in Serbia.
Bač, Serbia
A well preserved medieval fortress in Vojvodina.
Novi Bečej, Serbia
Despite being pillaged and destroyed a number over times down the centuries, this historic church still sort of stands.
Savovo, Serbia
This mesmerizing medieval monastery-cave complex sits thousands of feet above ground overlooking a valley.
Maglič, Serbia
The ruins of this medieval castle on a foggy hill tell the story of a once-mighty empire.
Kuršumlija, Serbia
The bizarre rocks of Đavolja Varoš are the result of natural erosion.
Topola, Serbia
The interior of this Serbian royal family's mausoleum is covered with exquisite mosaics.
Družiniće, Serbia
A sinuous path among steep cliffs creates a stunning sight in southwestern Serbia.
Golubac, Serbia
This 14th century castle withstood years of battle but is now sliding off the hills into the Danube.
Milanovac, Serbia
Legends of treasure and spirits flow from this this fairy tale-like oasis.
Kisiljevo, Serbia
The final resting place of one of the first alleged vampires.
Nanwei, Micronesia
The ruins of an ancient island city built atop a coral reef in the South Pacific are spectacular and strange enough to have inspired H.P. Lovecraft.
Whitby, England
The gloomy ruins that inspired Bram Stoker to bring Dracula to life.
St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana
This abandoned Civil War fortress is slowly being swallowed by the waters of Lake Borgne.
Kaleüçağız Köyü, Turkey
Hidden just under the waters around this Turkish island are the ruins of a once great city.
Rummu, Estonia
The ruins of an Estonian prison are drowning in the quarry lake where the convicts were once forced to work.
Vilanova de Sau, Spain
A Romanesque tower appears when water levels drop.
Uribante, Venezuela
A town church once nearly submerged by the damming of a river is now hauntingly visible as the water recedes.
Enniskillen, Northern Ireland
A meandering boardwalk across the bogland leads to a "stairway to heaven" with sublime views.
Chile
A fantastical group of cliffside stairways, bridges, and twisting paths carved out of stone provide a surreal coastal hike.
Reading, England
Soak up some local history in this restored Edwardian era swimming pool.
Brussels, Belgium
One of the deepest indoor swimming pools in the world.
Plymouth, England
A 1930s Art Deco swimming pool with a design inspired by grand ocean liners.