Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Plovdiv Roman Theater
This ancient theater, restored in the 20th century, lives on as a venue for dramatic and musical performances.
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Plovdiv, Bulgaria
This ancient theater, restored in the 20th century, lives on as a venue for dramatic and musical performances.
Kazanlak, Bulgaria
UNESCO-protected ancient burial ground.
Samovodene, Bulgaria
Outstanding, eerie frescoes and decorations fill this 19th-century monastery.
Vidin, Bulgaria
The second-largest Jewish temple in Bulgaria was deserted after World War II, seized by the communist government and then abandoned again.
Balgarevo, Bulgaria
The site of many battles and tragedies, including the 40 maidens who leapt into the sea.
Gorna krepost, Bulgaria
An ancient Thracian city where fire rituals were practiced on the largest cult altar in Southeast Europe.
Sofia, Bulgaria
A flamboyant five-story building in Bulgaria resembles a crawling snail.
Yagodina, Bulgaria
A spectacular Bulgarian cave resembling a devil's head with a waterfall rushing down its throat.
Melnik, Bulgaria
This tiny Bulgarian town offers a stunning location in the mountains and a storied history.
Rilski manastir, Bulgaria
This historic black and white monastery is one of Bulgaria's architectural jewels.
Karlukovo, Bulgaria
The ceiling of Prohodna Cave in northern Bulgaria affords a peek at the sky via two deity-sized-eye-shaped holes.
Belogradchik, Bulgaria
Bizarrely shaped rock formations in northwest Bulgaria come with equally bizarre legends.
Ardino, Bulgaria
An architectural marvel that spans the Arda River, and has stories of a haunted past.
Kazanlak, Bulgaria
An abandoned saucer-shaped monument in the Bulgarian mountains.
Tallinn, Estonia
This set of concrete chambers resonates according to different notes of octaves.
Linnaka, Estonia
Inside this medieval church resides a unique set of murals.
Pärnu, Estonia
This atmospheric spot in Pärnu's historic old town is located in a 17th-century almshouse.
Koogi, Estonia
The widest natural waterfall in Estonia is a sight to see in all seasons.
Valaste, Estonia
This stunning limestone waterfall is the highest in Estonia.
Kolkja, Estonia
This unique eatery offers a taste of Estonia's "Onion Route."
Tartu, Estonia
Historic slum of Tartu.
Põlva Parish, Estonia
Hundreds of small crosses have been carved into the bark of the trees outside this small Estonian village.
Estonia
A wooden statue of an Estonian pagan god and King of the Setos stands atop a sacred hill.
Hullo, Estonia
Hundreds of unusual wheel crosses poke above the earth in this small Estonian cemetery.