These abundant, over-the-top monuments are so widely scattered that they define the entire compact capital cityscape, often leading to jokes about whether there are more statues than residents.

The interior of this Serbian royal family's mausoleum is covered with exquisite mosaics.

This spaceship-like Serbian monument reaches for the stars in celebration of the fallen fighters of fascism.

Destroyed Serbian army headquarters sits half crumbled in a largely revitalized Belgrade.

Different sections of the Zemun Fortress were built in the 14th and 15th century as a response to the advance of the Ottoman Empire.

This striking, historic hotel has major Wes Anderson movie energy.

This enormous abstract sculpture is part jungle gym, part elaborate noise-making machine.

A monument on the pavement marks the spot where two cultures that shaped Sarajevo come together.

A swan-like monument on Obad's Hill honors those that defended the area from German invaders during WWII.

An Albanian monument to the Communism that nearly crushed the country is now a crumbling wreck.

Decorated with a staggering 1,380 ladybugs, the installation has turned what was once a grim, forgotten nickel mine into a landmark and a statement.

A scenic UNESCO site that doubles as a habitat for various forms of wildlife.

One of the most photographed locations in the entire city.

A fountain filled with golden statues, celebrating the the ancient kingdom of Colchis.

A lively circle of dancers in the Georgian capital commemorates an ancient rite of spring.

When the Soviets destroyed the historic Armenian monastery they somehow left its bell tower intact.

With over 10,000 lights, this engineering marvel lights up the city after dark.

This extraordinary, multi-pillared monument depicts the fascinating history of Georgia.

A cylinder monument with a spectacular vista commemorates a friendship that some say never existed.

A small but hugely whimsical theater where marionettes play out the "The Battle of Stalingrad."

Luxury hotel turned into a refugee camp, then turned back into a luxury hotel.

Unusual building appears to be haphazardly built from randomly piled bricks.

Fast food feels like fine dining at this award-winning modern Georgian building.

A cluster of historic bathhouses built on the famed hot springs that gave the Georgian capital its name.