Places Raindropcatcher Wants to Go

An unmistakable facial pareidolia in the Julian Alps also includes a fantastic tale.

A relic from the Industrial Revolution got a second life as a contemporary performing arts space.

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

The Slovenian architect designed many landmarks in the capital city, including his own dream house.

A cemetery for Slovenian notables also serves as a popular recreation space.

Nibble as you learn about Slovenia's longstanding tradition of making beautiful honey cookies.

On a small Slovenian island, diners can mix and match a classic cake into dozens of sweet and savory flavor combinations.

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

The "dragon babies" of southeastern Europe.

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

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.

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

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

This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.

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

This strange statue depicts a young boy's body with an adult Mozart's head and a single wing.

A peculiar samurai statue overlooks the center of Brno.

Artfully arranged bones of 5,800 Austrians.

A three-shelf library serves as a memorial in the Jewish cemetery of Krems.

"Medieval" castle built in the mid-20th century by one family.

The world's largest collection of intentionally useless inventions.

A unique hotel for the artistic soul.

This series of underground chambers contains Europe's largest subterranean lake that is slowly drained each day.