Ljubljana, Slovenia
Spomenik Francetu Prešernu
When this monument to Slovenia's national poet was erected, it's said to have sparked the ire of nearby church authorities.
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Ljubljana, Slovenia
When this monument to Slovenia's national poet was erected, it's said to have sparked the ire of nearby church authorities.
Sóller, Spain
This historical manor is complete with a magnificent garden.
Palma, Spain
This historic electric train has operated with regularity since the early 1900s.
Maribor, Slovenia
The world's oldest grape-producing vine has survived four centuries of turmoil and even has its own anthem.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.
Zagreb, Croatia
A well-worshipped shrine to the Virgin Mary nestled inside the last of Zagreb’s historic gates.
Vodnjan, Croatia
Maze-like streets filled with vibrant murals draw visitors to this Istrian town.
Zdenac, Croatia
A unique two-level bridge designed to honor a king.
Beram, Croatia
Inside this small chapel tucked away in the forest is one of the most well-preserved Danse Macabre frescos.
Krapina, Croatia
This modern, multimedia museum takes visitors on an evolutionary journey back in time.
Rijeka, Croatia
This Croatian computer club features such gaming relics as the infamous Virtual Boy and an 8-bit Pacman machine.
Zagreb, Croatia
A World War II evacuation tunnel turned into a history display of Croatian state and people.
Zagreb, Croatia
This 135-year-old weather station studied the effects of the climate on human health.
Podoštra, Croatia
Humble beginnings for one of the world's most famous scientists.
Vejle, Denmark
When this Iron Age bog body was discovered in 1835, it was thought that she had died recently.
Odense, Denmark
This risqué sculpture, based on a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, caused outrage 35 years after it was erected.
Odense, Denmark
This museum is a portal to 20th-century Denmark.
Odense, Denmark
An exhibition of preserved locomotives housed in a 1950s depot shows the history of Denmark's railway.
Vejle, Denmark
This unique architectural wonder is home to luxury apartments.
Ry, Denmark
Denmark's famous pseudo-hill.
Odense, Denmark
After funding was cut for a memorial to the Danish author, the sculptor had his statue ceremonially lowered into the city harbor.
Jelling, Denmark
Mounds, rune stones, and a 1,000-year-old church, left behind by Denmark's first two kings.
Billund, Denmark
The original home of the Lego has a huge amusement park dedicated to the iconic plastic toy.
Esbjerg, Denmark
Four alabaster giants contemplate the tides on the shore of Denmark.