Dubrovnik, Croatia
Orlando's Column in Dubrovnik
An ancient knight and a symbol of the city's freedom.
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Dubrovnik, Croatia
An ancient knight and a symbol of the city's freedom.
Zagreb, Croatia
An eclectic art form practiced by untrained masters is celebrated at this museum in the heart of Zagreb's old Upper Town.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
A full figure 4th century incorruptible saint lies in a glass coffin in Croatia.
Pula, Croatia
One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is still used today, but for less brutal events.
Zrenj, Croatia
Croatia's "hairy stone" fortress is one of the most well preserved Istrian castles.
Split, Croatia
When a supermarket opened up shop within a medieval building it became protected by UNESCO on a technicality.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
A wunderkammer of gold and silver reliquaries and ancient saintly bones.
Brištane, Croatia
This picturesque medieval monastery guards a small trove of historic treasures.
Trakošćan, Croatia
This Croatian fairytale castle is slowly falling apart thanks to years of neglect.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Gargoyle head that brings good luck.
Duzluk, Croatia
Legend has it fairies gathered at the site of this medieval castle.
Plitvička Jezera, Croatia
A chain of 16 wondrous lakes formed as a result of the gradual dissolution of soluble layers of bedrock.
Leticia, Colombia
This small city park is best known for the nightly convergence of thousands of shrieking parakeets.
Bogotá, Colombia
Pilgrims each carried a brick to the top of Mount Monserrate to help build this historic sanctuary in Colombia.
Bogotá, Colombia
A celebration of Colombia’s premier contemporary artist.
Villa de Leyva, Colombia
This colonial town in Colombia sits around the largest stone paved square in South America.
Bogotá, Colombia
Towering high above the neighborhood of La Candelaria, the church is easily recognizable by its distinctive red-and-white striped facade.
Medellín, Colombia
Two identical statues by Fernando Botero, one blown to pieces in a terrorist bombing, the other donated as a gift for peace.
Villa de Leyva, Colombia
A museum built around a bus-sized fossil on the side of the highway.
Bogotá, Colombia
Colombia's biggest botanical garden contains plants from all across the country.
Medellín, Colombia
Home to 23 voluptuous and instantly lovable sculptures by one of Latin America's most celebrated artists.
Bogotá, Colombia
Storied crypts fill the most famous cemetery in Colombia.
Medellín, Colombia
Three hundred illuminated pillars form an “artificial forest” in Medellín.
Cartagena, Colombia
Perched atop the highest hill in Cartagena, this 17th-century convent offers spectacular views of the city.