Places susangratto Wants to Go

A Roman mosaic depicting a classical myth was only rediscovered after bombing during World War II.

A statue of Paulina Hermann, the eccentric noblewoman known as the "mother of cats."

A well-worshipped shrine to the Virgin Mary nestled inside the last of Zagreb’s historic gates.

Maze-like streets filled with vibrant murals draw visitors to this Istrian town.

A safe sanctuary for rescued shelter cats with an imaginative, glitter-infused experience

A house that transports visitors back to Yugoslavia.

Split's smallest church, and one of its oldest, has been reconstructed inside the city's Roman walls.

This ancient Roman aqueduct once funneled water to Diocletian's palace.

This fountain has a growing (animal) population, and might also be growing in size.

A unique two-level bridge designed to honor a king.

Inside this small chapel tucked away in the forest is one of the most well-preserved Danse Macabre frescos.

A fantastical display of Croatian folklore, mythology, and myths.

Built as an anti-fascist tribute, this surreal Yugoslav memorial became an unwelcome symbol after the Croatian war for independence.

A tribute to an iconic act of defiance from the Croatian War of Independence involving a small car.

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

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

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

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

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

The big toe of this towering monument to a Croatian national hero is worn from years of superstitious rubbing.

The only gulag ever to exist in socialist Yugoslavia.

The oldest arboretum on the Dalmatian coast doubles as the gardens of Kings Landing in "Game of Thrones."

Croatia's towering concrete blossom grows from the site of a World War II concentration camp.

Formerly Yugoslavia's "forbidden island," this sleepy little city still holds the abandoned remains of military strongholds.