Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Stari Most
Bridge that died in war and was resurected.
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Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bridge that died in war and was resurected.
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Carefully reconstructed after the Bosnian War, this 16th-century bridge stands as a symbol of the country's enduring multicultural heritage.
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
This surreal memorial/cemetery is a necropolis of crumbling stonework and puzzle-shaped headstones.
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The sad remains of a monument to martial arts legend and movie star Bruce Lee—in the middle of Balkans.
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
A former bank seized as a sniper vantage point during the Bosnian War is now a secret graffiti art gallery.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
The complex has been abandoned since the Croatian War of Independence, barring a stint as a set for 'Game of Thrones.'
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Picturesque basketball courts sheltered by historical defensive walls and with an enviable sea view.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
This 15th-century church houses priceless works of art from a range of Croatian artists.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
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.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
An ancient knight and a symbol of the city's freedom.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Gargoyle head that brings good luck.
Tallinn, Estonia
A spectacular Petrine Baroque summer palace commissioned for Catherine I by Peter the Great.
Tallinn, Estonia
A medieval setting reimagined into a unique art alley.
Tallinn, Estonia
Spend your honeymoon where the Devil had his wedding.
Tallinn, Estonia
This medieval Estonian tower provides access to a series of tunnels that have been home to soldiers, punks, and fine art.
Tallinn, Estonia
A secluded art gallery hidden within the cellars beneath Tallinn’s medieval monastery.
Helsinki, Finland
The last surviving submarine from a strange chapter of Finnish history.
Helsinki, Finland
This church also serves as a lighthouse complete with a beacon.
Helsinki, Finland
In the waters outside Helsinki, a tiny island once used as a military outpost now welcomes visitors.
Helsinki, Finland
These enormous, stern-faced statues greet visitors with lanterns, and sometimes costumes.
Helsinki, Finland
No matter how many times this community-run sauna gets destroyed, it always rises from the ashes.
Helsinki, Finland
Finland's oldest astronomical observatory once played a crucial role in seafaring and timekeeping.
Helsinki, Finland
This insurance company building reminds customers that witches, bears, and gnomes are out there, best be insured.
Helsinki, Finland
An abstract monument to a symphonic composer.