Memorial to the victims of the Holocaust in Serbia.

An eerie fountain commemorating the death of a boy that sparked a small war in the 19th century.

This abandoned factory once produced Yugoslavia’s iconic Yugo automobile.

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

Nikola Tesla's ashes are held in a golden sphere, surrounded by his works.

Memorial to the 89 children killed during the NATO bombing of Serbia.

This statue of the famed author, actor, and journalist is made entirely of screw-nuts.

A NATO bombing took the lives of 16 civilians in 1999—the ruins remain in the center of Belgrade.

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

Belgrade’s oldest restaurant has a rather unusual name.

This small bronze pyramid marks the center of Belgrade, but some say it is a Masonic symbol.

Arguably Belgrade's only example of pure Art Deco architecture.

One of Belgrade's most beloved animals.

A towering spire in the fortress of Kalemegdan honors the victorious armies of Serbia during their struggles against the Ottoman Empire.

A Serbian church lit by chandeliers made of weapons.

A misnamed well, with a deep dark past.

A solar-powered primary school inspires hope and experimentation in a country ripe for energy innovation.

A historical puzzle lies at the origins of this structure.

In the hometown of the Catholic saint and Nobel Peace Prize winner, a memorial dedicated to her legacy.

This fortress dates back to the 6th century and is also the site of a controversial abandoned restoration project.

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.

Climb into Albania's communist history while enjoying a spectacular ocean view.

This beautifully preserved Ottoman house is steeped in history.

This ominous Albanian fortress houses tanks and downed planes as a reminder of their victories over Western imperialism.