One of the famous Czech artist's lesser-known Prague installations appears to be a glowing fetus affixed to a drainpipe.

What looks like a suicide in progress is actually a statue of Sigmund Freud.

This bar and museum are devoted to the controversial comic book work of Kája Saudek.

A beautiful window with the old Tesla Radio company logo.

A bust of Franz Kafka spins in pieces, reflecting the writer's inner torment.

Nine bronze hands protruding from a wall honor the student uprising that led to the fall of Czechoslovakia's Communist government.

A Baroque mansion with ties to legendary magicians and alchemists.

A quasi-futuristic roof sits atop a medieval Bohemian monastery damaged during World War II.

This tipsy office building in downtown Prague was originally called “Fred and Ginger.”

Bullet holes in the church wall are a reminder of the violence that followed the assassination of a high-ranking Nazi officer.

One of the oldest and most significant collections of Ancient Egyptian archeology outside of Egypt.

A landmark in the history of technology and computing is hidden in a tiny Baroque chapel.

A musical instrument played by the sea.

Now harmless, this looming post struck fear into the heart of medieval troublemakers.

The medieval ferry service has been going strong since the 14th century.

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

Where the lovelorn find a home for their sentimental keepsakes.

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

A fantastical display of Croatian folklore, mythology, and myths.

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.

The hairpin turns in this mountain road take the shape of a letter—is it a coincidence or a symbol of love?

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

This exclusive resort has completely covered a tiny Balkan island in a 5-star warren of guest rooms.