Even in semi-retirement, the ‘godfather of modern Slovenian cuisine’ still presides over this institution.

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

Since 1999, this bakery has been turning out the dreamiest tortes in the Slovenian capital.

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

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

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

The summer residence of a Spanish ambassador who brought viticulture to an impoverished region, sparking its transformation into one of the world's best wine regions.

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

The final resting place of a once-unsung hero of paleontology.

A beautiful bronze statue of the greatest fossil hunter of the 19th century.

This former quarry is now a vibrant labyrinth of magical in situ sculptures.

This restored 17th century synagogue is one of the few remaining structures in Morocco’s ruined Jewish quarters.

Ancient Egyptian relief, claimed to depict an electrical light.

The deadliest diving spot in the world is also a stunning geological marvel.

An endless sea of white conical domes.

One of the most well-preserved temples of ancient Egypt.

A 16th-century Andalusian palace.

This iconic cinema is home to Tangier's Cinémathèque and a symbol of the city's vibrant film scene.

This restaurant sits within the walls of an 18th-century fortification that once defended the city’s old quarter.

Known to backpackers as the "Steps of Doom," this walkway carved into the side of a seaside cliff leads to the Roman Tombs.

One of the two original gateways into the Kasbah, this gateway is a nesting site for storks.

This memorial park is also the original site of Queen Cleopatra’s Caesareum, whose pillars now stand in London and New York.

This fortress was built using the last surviving stones from the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

The lost library of Alexandria, revived as a spearhead of cultural preservation.