Places Oops3ggs Wants to Go

UNESCO-protected ancient burial ground.

The site of many battles and tragedies, including the 40 maidens who leapt into the sea.

A spectacular Bulgarian cave resembling a devil's head with a waterfall rushing down its throat.

This tiny Bulgarian town offers a stunning location in the mountains and a storied history.

The ceiling of Prohodna Cave in northern Bulgaria affords a peek at the sky via two deity-sized-eye-shaped holes.

Bizarrely shaped rock formations in northwest Bulgaria come with equally bizarre legends.

An architectural marvel that spans the Arda River, and has stories of a haunted past.

After witnessing the rise and fall of three empires, this ancient city was finally destroyed by a series of earthquakes.

A historical puzzle lies at the origins of this structure.

Depending on the region's rainfall, this church may be partially submerged.

This fortress dates back to the 6th century and is also the site of a controversial abandoned restoration project.

Stone pillars and a petrified wedding party in the hills of North Macedonia.

This 3,800-year-old site contains markers used to study the movement of the sun and moon and create a lunar calendar.

Nestled at the southern end of the Bay of Vlore in Albania resides ruins that contain Illyrian, Greek, and Roman influences.

Explore a traditional Albanian dwelling that pays tribute to the region's rich history.

A scenic UNESCO site that doubles as a habitat for various forms of wildlife.

This abandoned prison was so notorious that its name has become a metaphor throughout Albania.

The largest Roman amphitheater in the Balkans once held over 20,000 people, but managed to lay hidden for hundreds of years.

According to a local legend, this old castle could only be built after a woman was immured in the walls.

The elliptical citadel resisted the advance of the mighty Ottomans several times, thanks to the military prowess of the "Dragon of Albania."

This ominous Albanian fortress houses tanks and downed planes as a reminder of their victories over Western imperialism.

A medieval bridge stretches over a sulfur-rich river that leads to year-round natural hot springs.

A naturally beautiful, seemingly bottomless deep blue spring.

A Christian pilgrimage site that may have also been a temple for the Greek goddess of love.