An extended zoological collection that doubles as a time capsule.

The Guinness Record holder as the "tallest cinema in the world" is a building with screens in almost every one of its 12 floors

A unique bridge with an equally unique view.

The fairy tale castle of the “fairy-tale king,” this was also the inspiration for Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty.”

The oldest surviving wooden bridge over Rhine lets travelers cross easily from Switzerland to Liechtensten.

In one of the world's smallest countries, a royal's personal winery is open to the public.

Liechtenstein's royal family calls this medieval alpine castle home.

This Volcano-like rest area was designed by architect Giulio Ceppi built according to energy efficiency and ecological footprint standards.

The largest wine cellar in the world is a 150-mile network of underground caves near the capital of Moldova.

Once the tallest building in Chisinau, this unique tower is a relic of Soviet architecture.

A forgotten remnant of the Soviet Union, Transnistria is an unrecognized country hidden behind a heavily militarized border between Moldova and Ukraine.

This abandoned Soviet circus is slowly being restored to its Communist-era glory.

A statue dedicated to the founders of communism.

At less than four inches in height, this iconic fictional character is the smallest public statue in all of Moldova.

Once built to inspire young Soviet minds through astronomy, this dome now stands as a quiet relic of a vanished era.

A vivid and terrifying mural blends pop-culture-style depictions of Hell with traditional Orthodox imagery.

An ancient Egyptian obelisk is now used to commemorate fallen Italian soldiers.

A freedman baker’s lavish tomb has a relief showing various stages of Roman bread making.

Believed to be the remains of the lost Temple of Minerva, this nymphaeum has been known by its misnomer to this day.

These historic defenses ensured the city within would survive hundreds of years of occupations, sieges, and invasions.

A tiny church on a man-made island in the Adriatic.

A curious little museum dedicated to the furry feline in the cat haven that is Old Town Kotor.

This virtually windowless mass of smooth concrete is the only Catholic church in the city.

Its frescoes depict the likeness of Marshal Tito, Karl Marx, and Friedrich Engels burning in hell.