Places Edited by vasilisapremudra

Inat Kuća, or "House of Spite," is more than just an oddly named restaurant.

Spain's unique Mosque-Cathedral has been a place of worship for both Muslims and Christians throughout its history.

The Bloemen Route, or “Flower Route”, stretches 25 miles through prime Dutch tulip country as a result of “tulip mania,” the world’s first economic bubble.

Swarovski's museum/theme park is a fake diamond fantasia overlooked by a giant.

This historic black and white monastery is one of Bulgaria's architectural jewels.

This ancient theater, restored in the 20th century, lives on as a venue for dramatic and musical performances.

This former quarry is now a picturesque gorge that hides a sunken lake.

A Dutch clog company in the town of Zaandam loves the wooden shoes so much it made a museum for them.

This miniature take on the Kremlin is one Dutch man's retirement project.

This abandoned Olympic skiing facility still bears the scars of the Siege of Sarajevo.

Unsurprisingly, Holland is home to one of the most magnificent flower gardens in the world.

This Croatian fairytale castle is slowly falling apart thanks to years of neglect.

This Dresden church was purposely rebuilt Protestant after being demolished in World War II.

This ancient burial site is believed to be one of the first earthquake-protected structures in the world.

Mirrors and glass shards cover every inch of this arrestingly beautiful mosque.

This quaint Spanish village agreed to be painted blue as a marketing stunt but found that they preferred it that way.

Putrefaction plateaus in Iran, where the dead were sent for decontamination before going to their final resting place.

The palace of the King of Kings, burned by Alexander the Great.

This historic timepiece is thought to be the only public clock in the world that keeps lunar time.

An abandoned saucer-shaped monument in the Bulgarian mountains.

Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.

Three bridges and one giant canyon make up this fantastic Spanish settlement.

Survival capsules find a second life as a unique hotel.

This tiny Bulgarian town offers a stunning location in the mountains and a storied history.