Vienna, Austria
The Narrenturm
This former insane asylum now holds a pathological anatomy museum.
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Vienna, Austria
This former insane asylum now holds a pathological anatomy museum.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
A public work of art that also provides some relief from the summer heat.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Slovenia's first mosque is a striking mix of Islamic and modernist architecture.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Strange rumors surround the artist who created these solemn metal guard dogs.
Radovljica, Slovenia
Nibble as you learn about Slovenia's longstanding tradition of making beautiful honey cookies.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Martin Bricelj Baraga's monolithic sculpture measures the blueness of the sky, and changes color to match it.
Pula, Croatia
One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is still used today, but for less brutal events.
Croatia
This narrow fjord-like bay is the largest ria in the Mediterranean Sea.
Zadar, Croatia
Now harmless, this looming post struck fear into the heart of medieval troublemakers.
Zagreb, Croatia
A peculiar museum that includes many drunken tales, a drunk driving simulator, and much more.
Zadar, Croatia
A musical instrument played by the sea.
Split, Croatia
When a supermarket opened up shop within a medieval building it became protected by UNESCO on a technicality.
Split, Croatia
The big toe of this towering monument to a Croatian national hero is worn from years of superstitious rubbing.
Budapest, Hungary
From cartoon characters to tiny tanks, a guerilla sculptor's little bronze statues are hidden throughout the city of Budapest.
Budapest, Hungary
A 13th-century convent where St. Margaret of Hungary spent her teenage years.
Colonia Del Sacramento, Uruguay
Constructed on the ruins of a convent, this tower saved countless lives.
Montevideo, Uruguay
This historic stadium was built to host the first-ever FIFA World Cup.
Montevideo, Uruguay
This beautiful example of neoclassical architecture is one of Uruguay's most treasured cultural gems.
Ollantaytambo, Peru
Preserved Inca city and site of the last Inca stronghold against the Spanish conquistadors.
Cusco, Peru
Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive.
Cusco, Peru
Situated on a sacred Inca site, this 16th-century cathedral took nearly 100 years to build.
Arequipa, Peru
This 16th-century monastery was founded to cloister the daughters of wealthy local families.
La Paz, Bolivia
The soaring gondola lines form the longest aerial cable car system in the world.
Bolivia
This lake’s emerald green waters are a spectacular sight, but it’s not a great place for a swim.