This community on a small Venetian island has taken to painting their houses in bright neon hues.

The "dragon babies" of southeastern Europe.

Castle and secret tunnel withstood a siege until its owner was killed by the Holy Roman Empire, while sitting on the toilet.

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

A public work of art that also provides some relief from the summer heat.

In between two buildings in Ljubljana, medieval tunnel to nowhere.

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

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

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.

The remains of this rugged homestead ranch offer a brief glimpse into a bygone era.

This giant steer-skull edifice refuses to die.

These markers are used to document elevation changes around the famed dam.

An old railroad grade built for the construction of Hoover Dam is now a recreational trail featuring several tunnels and sweeping views of Lake Mead.

The second-largest gold nugget in existence, displayed in a Las Vegas casino conveniently named the Golden Nugget.

This giant tower beacon was a key navigation tool for pilots delivering mail amid the night skies.

Experience a charming 1930s version of "infotainment."

The world's smallest park was dedicated in 1948 as the only colony for leprechauns west of Ireland.

A strange egg in a mucky bog of western Ireland marks the spot of an aviation milestone.

A stunning Victorian abbey and walled garden on a lakefront.

The ancient tomb acts as a calendar that keeps perfect time.

These fly sculptures are scattered around the city and represent the patron saint of Girona.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.