The birthplace of the builder of the Statue of Liberty is now a museum dedicated to his work.

There has been an astronomical clock on this spot since the 14th century.

Explore this medieval cathedral by trying to spot all the malevolent monsters hiding in its beautifully colored windows.

A pink sandstone column once used in ancient times to measure one's belly after a night of debauchery.

A remnant of the Franco-Prussian War, lodged in the city's walls.

This Roman monument is surrounded by more recent construction, offering a stark contrast between ancient architecture and the modern urban landscape.

A giant coin serves as a very unusual yet creative monument commemorating one of the most important people in the history of Trieste.

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

Now abandoned, the world's first torpedo factory is crumbling into the sea.

A wonderfully strange collection of 500+ stuffed frogs doing people things.

The interior of this church has been turned into a memorial to locals who died in Croatia's Homeland War.

This pedestrian bridge in Croatia is a sleek, ship-inspired design with a fun net and social spaces.

The local club's soccer field is practically surrounded by UNESCO-protected monuments.

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

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

When a supermarket opened up shop within a medieval building it became protected by UNESCO on a technicality.

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

This silk-filled boutique is housed in a 12th-century palace and offers a rare blend of craftsmanship, culture, and quiet elegance.

A musical instrument played by the sea.

The medieval ferry service has been going strong since the 14th century.

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

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

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

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