Piran’s oldest square is laden with history and a beautiful 18th-century reservoir.

This delicious Bosnian barbecue restaurant celebrates the diverse cuisine of Slovenia.

Workers have collected salt here in a process virtually unchanged since the Middle Ages.

The walls of this medieval church are covered with perfectly preserved frescos, including a pristine example of the Dance of Death.

This massive subterranean fissure is known as the "underground Grand Canyon."

This was the second largest mercury mine in the world and one of the oldest preserved mine complexes in Europe.

An unmistakable facial pareidolia in the Julian Alps also includes a fantastic tale.

This cutting edge museum details the history of skiing, from its ancient origins to its status as a sport.

A beautiful drive through the foot of the Alps traces the path of 15th-century Turkish raids.

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.

Since 1999, this bakery has been turning out the dreamiest tortes in the Slovenian capital.

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

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

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

A cemetery for Slovenian notables also serves as a popular recreation space.

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

In between two buildings in Ljubljana, medieval tunnel to nowhere.

Apparently, Hell has waterfalls in Slovenia.

Finally reunited, the three effigies now stand in a museum courtyard.

Outside a Viking museum sits a modern-day runestone made by a Swedish runemaster using traditional methods.

Contrasting the old concrete courthouse beneath, a modern and colorful residential marvel has emerged, stirring both acclaim and controversy.

This disputed feline sculpture is Sweden's first MeToo monument.

The cheese slicer may be a Norwegian invention, but the biggest ones in the world are found in Sweden.