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Former military fort and site of untold horrors during WWII, this island may become the Adriatic's next luxury resort.

On top of a resort town as old as the Bronze Age sits an incredible war memorial statue overlooking the beaches below.

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

A curious cave church carved into the face of a cliff.

A curious little museum dedicated to the furry feline in the cat haven that is Old Town Kotor.

Slovenia's first mosque is a striking mix of Islamic and modernist architecture.

This former railway facility is the oldest in Slovenia, and now houses a museum showcasing the history of steam locomotives.

Strange rumors surround the artist who created these solemn metal guard dogs.

The monument honors the mountaineers who were part of Europe’s best anti-Nazi forces.

The Slovenian architect designed many landmarks in the capital city, including his own dream house.

The costumes depict the Kurent, the star character of the annual Kurentovanje festival.

This 14th-century monastery survived Turkish raids, Nazi occupation, and even a stint as a spot to store towels.

A relic from the Industrial Revolution got a second life as a contemporary performing arts space.

The walls of this medieval church are covered with perfectly preserved frescos, including a pristine example of the Dance of Death.

This small Slovenian town has become a magnet for microbreweries.

A crumbling World War I fort that is reached through a series of concrete tunnels.

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

A beautiful drive through the foot of the Alps traces the path of 15th-century Turkish raids.

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

An otherworldly alpine pasture in Slovenia with historical ties to WWII and architecture that recalls Middle Earth.

Martin Bricelj Baraga's monolithic sculpture measures the blueness of the sky, and changes color to match it.

This abandoned Slovenian military barracks has become a punky-political art squat.

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

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