Places susangratto Wants to Go

The only monument in Slovenia celebrating the famous writer, who stayed there for one night entirely by mistake.

This Slovenian museum houses the country's largest collection of painted beehive panels.

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

A wonderful museum dedicated to the local straw hat industry.

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.

The monument honors the mountaineers who were part of Europe’s best anti-Nazi forces.

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

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.

Strange rumors surround the artist who created these solemn metal guard dogs.

The walls of this medieval church are covered with perfectly preserved frescos, including a pristine example of the Dance of Death.

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

A trough of 700 strange bronze faces runs through a narrow alley in Ljubljana's old town.

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

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

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.

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.

The blood-soaked ruins of the castle where the murderous Blood Countess was walled in alive.

A line of disused military bunkers built to defend against Nazi invasion lies hidden on the outskirts of the city.

Inside the Šomoška National Nature Reserve exists a unique rock formation rarely seen in the world.

A perfectly preserved hill village where the buildings are painted like white lace.