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Now harmless, this looming post struck fear into the heart of medieval troublemakers.

This military tunnel dates back to World War II and provides visitors with a little wartime adrenaline.

An ancient knight and a symbol of the city's freedom.

A full figure 4th century incorruptible saint lies in a glass coffin in Croatia.

Trimmed trees grow alongside the graves like topiary tombstones.

This only museum in the world dedicated solely to mushrooms.

This unique structure allowed boats to bypass underwater mine barriers in the channel to enter the harbor.

Inside this mansion turned museum, the works of prominent Croatian artists are on full display.

Island wonderland for communist autocrats.

Once a state-of-the-art tuberculosis treatment spa, these ruins are now ruled by paintball players.

This former estate of a fascist leader is now a burnt out ruin leading to a system of secret tunnels.

This scale model of our solar system hid in plain sight for years before a physics team sought out all the planets.

A peculiar museum that includes many drunken tales, a drunk driving simulator, and much more.

A World War II evacuation tunnel turned into a history display of Croatian state and people.

This 135-year-old weather station studied the effects of the climate on human health.

An eclectic art form practiced by untrained masters is celebrated at this museum in the heart of Zagreb's old Upper Town.

Fantastic stories on a miniature railroad.

The world's largest historic armory was established by independent citizens to defend themselves from the wars of larger forces.

Bizarrely-painted church designed by a controversial artist.

The shell of a medieval fortress offers commanding views of the area it once protected.

Double spiral staircases are not unheard of, but they are very rare.

This century-old cinema house has a marquee that has been hand painted by a single man for over 25 years.

The unusually large seat sits atop the base of a ruined temple.

A museum dedicated Germany's favorite drink and most well-known festival.