This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.

On a small Slovenian island, diners can mix and match a classic cake into dozens of sweet and savory flavor combinations.

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

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 trough of 700 strange bronze faces runs through a narrow alley in Ljubljana's old town.

Inspired by the Rialto Bridge in Venice, these three clustered bridges were just one part of a Slovenian architect’s grand vision.

This narrow fjord-like bay is the largest ria in the Mediterranean Sea.

A memorial dedicated to the 29,000 Istrian freedom fighters of World War II.

An excavation site that signified Hercules in Pula, and a glimpse into the city's Roman history.

This underground tunnel system built during World War I offers a fascinating glimpse into Pula's military history.

One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is still used today, but for less brutal events.

A miniature train-ride through Slovenia's largest cave system.

A well-worshipped shrine to the Virgin Mary nestled inside the last of Zagreb’s historic gates.

This 135-year-old weather station studied the effects of the climate on human health.

A World War II evacuation tunnel turned into a history display of Croatian state and people.

Where the lovelorn find a home for their sentimental keepsakes.

An eclectic art form practiced by untrained masters is celebrated at this museum in the heart of Zagreb's old Upper Town.

This ironic war memorial thumbs its nose at a campaign of inedible humanitarian aid food products.

Some of the best-preserved specimens of the monumental medieval tombstones found throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Controversial site of what could be Europe's first pyramid.

Bridge that died in war and was resurected.

Picturesque basketball courts sheltered by historical defensive walls and with an enviable sea view.