These warring psychedelic crags commemorate an unsuccessful military operation.

Bridge that died in war and was resurected.

This cluster of little wooden huts once ground local farmers’ wheat into flour during the days of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

There's a mini version of Iguazu Falls hidden in the Balkans, and it's got a rope swing.

The Adriatic's most famous wind can be reliably experienced in the city's Marina.

This Roman monument is surrounded by more recent construction, offering a stark contrast between ancient architecture and the modern urban landscape.

One of the tallest lighthouses in the world also serves as a monument to the fallen of World War I.

Piran’s oldest square is laden with history and a beautiful 18th-century reservoir.

This lush, scenic spot was carved by the turquoise waters of the Radovna.

When this monument to Slovenia's national poet was erected, it's said to have sparked the ire of nearby church authorities.

Seek out ‘The Devil’s Court’ in this concert venue located in a former monastery run by an order of Teutonic knights.

Workers have collected salt here in a process virtually unchanged since the Middle Ages.

Inspired by the Rialto Bridge in Venice, these three clustered bridges were just one part of a Slovenian architect’s grand vision.

Buy raw milk from a 24/7 vending machine or pick up tomb candles at this local market.

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

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

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.

The world's oldest grape-producing vine has survived four centuries of turmoil and even has its own anthem.

This small Slovenian town has become a magnet for microbreweries.

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

Malta’s oldest sea water distillation building is now an architectural anomaly on the Sliema waterfront.

A haunting contrast of trains that both saved and took the lives of Jewish children in Nazi Germany.

Dedicated to the European Sinti and Roma peoples murdered during the Holocaust.