Postojna, Slovenia
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The "dragon babies" of southeastern Europe.
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Postojna, Slovenia
The "dragon babies" of southeastern Europe.
Postojna, Slovenia
A miniature train-ride through Slovenia's largest cave system.
Predjama, Slovenia
Castle and secret tunnel withstood a siege until its owner was killed by the Holy Roman Empire, while sitting on the toilet.
Borgo Grotta Gigante, Italy
One of the largest caves in the world open to the public.
Palmanova, Italy
A star-shaped fortress town fort built in the geometric model of the Renaissance utopian city.
Copenhagen, Denmark
The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.
Rovinj, Croatia
A memorial dedicated to the 29,000 Istrian freedom fighters of World War II.
Caorle, Italy
A cone-shaped top and cylindrical body set this 900-year-old structure apart from other Italian bell towers.
Rovigo, Italy
All that is left of this medieval castle is two towers, both of which now display a visible tilt.
Fregona, Italy
These caves are home to a small church and were used to age cheese.
Cittadella, Italy
Featuring the last fully walkable parapet walkway in Europe.
Tokyo, Japan
Dedicated to the armor and weapons used by the legendary Japanese warriors.
Sequoia National Park, California
Quite simply the largest tree in the world (by volume).
Bassano del Grappa, Italy
Destroyed numerous times, this centuries-old bridge has always been rebuilt with its original design.
Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
An unmistakable facial pareidolia in the Julian Alps also includes a fantastic tale.
Erto e Casso, Italy
When a massive landslide hit one of the world's tallest dams it created a tragic environmental disaster.
Silea, Italy
A haunting collection of sunken wooden barges litters this Italian river bend.
Treviso, Italy
Centuries ago, red and white wine poured from the statue's breasts whenever a new Venetian ruler was elected.
Nervesa della Battaglia, Italy
Hidden in an Italian forest is a completely homemade amusement park that has taken a lifetime to create.