Idrija, Slovenia
Idrija Mercury Mine
This was the second largest mercury mine in the world and one of the oldest preserved mine complexes in Europe.
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Idrija, Slovenia
This was the second largest mercury mine in the world and one of the oldest preserved mine complexes in Europe.
Predjama, Slovenia
Castle and secret tunnel withstood a siege until its owner was killed by the Holy Roman Empire, while sitting on the toilet.
Postojna, Slovenia
A miniature train-ride through Slovenia's largest cave system.
Postojna, Slovenia
The "dragon babies" of southeastern Europe.
Piran, Slovenia
This delicious Bosnian barbecue restaurant celebrates the diverse cuisine of Slovenia.
Piran, Slovenia
Piran’s oldest square is laden with history and a beautiful 18th-century reservoir.
Hrastovlje, Slovenia
The walls of this medieval church are covered with perfectly preserved frescos, including a pristine example of the Dance of Death.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
A trough of 700 strange bronze faces runs through a narrow alley in Ljubljana's old town.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
In between two buildings in Ljubljana, medieval tunnel to nowhere.
Singapore
The elaborate façade of this old Cantonese opera house celebrates the building's history and the love story that founded it.
Singapore
This $62 million dollar temple was erected to house one little dental fragment of religious history.
Singapore
Singapore's oldest Hindu temple.
Chichen Itza, Mexico
Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.
Salzburg, Austria
The medieval network of canals hidden underneath the city is opened to explorers each year.
Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico
It was dubbed the "Garden of Plates" because it's covered in pieces of discarded dishes.
Salzburg, Austria
Amidst medieval and baroque buildings, five human-sized gherkins stand tall.
Mexico City, Mexico
These subterranean models show Mexico City's central square during three different eras.
Alcolea del Pinar, Spain
An impressive home made of stone, carved more than a century ago.
San Jose, California
A giant chess set, minus the psychedelic drug trip.
New York, New York
The very first subway station in New York City is beautiful, decked out in chandeliers, and ... abandoned?