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

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

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

Seek out ‘The Devil’s Court’ in this concert venue located in a former monastery run by an order of Teutonic knights.

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

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

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

Slovenia's first mosque is a striking mix of Islamic and modernist architecture.

A trough of 700 strange bronze faces runs through a narrow alley in Ljubljana's old town.

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

Martin Bricelj Baraga's monolithic sculpture measures the blueness of the sky, and changes color to match it.

The oldest arboretum on the Dalmatian coast doubles as the gardens of Kings Landing in "Game of Thrones."

Longest fortress system anywhere in Europe.

Construction of this bridge was once described as an "act of violence" against a neighboring country.

Bridge that died in war and was resurected.

Carefully reconstructed after the Bosnian War, this 16th-century bridge stands as a symbol of the country's enduring multicultural heritage.

This surreal memorial/cemetery is a necropolis of crumbling stonework and puzzle-shaped headstones.

The sad remains of a monument to martial arts legend and movie star Bruce Lee—in the middle of Balkans.

A former bank seized as a sniper vantage point during the Bosnian War is now a secret graffiti art gallery.

The complex has been abandoned since the Croatian War of Independence, barring a stint as a set for 'Game of Thrones.'

Picturesque basketball courts sheltered by historical defensive walls and with an enviable sea view.

This 15th-century church houses priceless works of art from a range of Croatian artists.

This Croatian island is for sale but no one is buying due to the dozens of accused Nazi sympathizers who were massacred there after WWII.

An ancient knight and a symbol of the city's freedom.