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

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

A musical instrument played by the sea.

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

One of the very few mosques built by the Ottomans still standing in Croatia is now a Catholic church.

When a supermarket opened up shop within a medieval building it became protected by UNESCO on a technicality.

This ancient Roman aqueduct once funneled water to Diocletian's palace.

A wonderfully strange collection of 500+ stuffed frogs doing people things.

Split's smallest church, and one of its oldest, has been reconstructed inside the city's Roman walls.

The big toe of this towering monument to a Croatian national hero is worn from years of superstitious rubbing.

The now-overgrown beach resort was once frequented by Yugoslav military elite.

This 15th-century church houses priceless works of art from a range of Croatian artists.

An ancient knight and a symbol of the city's freedom.

A full figure 4th century incorruptible saint lies in a glass coffin in Croatia.

A wunderkammer of gold and silver reliquaries and ancient saintly bones.

Gargoyle head that brings good luck.

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

A unique interactive experience of everyday life in communist Yugoslavia—a very different time in Croatian history.

In this German city center, the streets have no names.

Twisted buildings adorn the banks of the Rhine river.

This futuristic German television spire is actually the world's largest digital clock.

This concrete church spent a period of its history as a World War II bunker.

No need to strap in for a “ride” on this walkable roller coaster.

This magenta statue commemorates the legendary marriage between a mermaid and the city's founder.