This lonely minaret with an unusual decorative symbol is all that remains of a historic Ottoman mosque.

A 14th-century Serbian Orthodox church that was once converted into a mosque under the much-disfavored Ottoman Empire.

An unfinished Serbian Orthodox church with 1,389 golden crosses planned to represent the Battle of Kosovo.

This massive monument was unveiled the day Kosovo declared independence from Serbia.

A 11-foot former president stands on a Kosovo street that also bears his name.

A futuristic, brutalist masterpiece that is also strangely prison-like.

A tragic legacy of the attempt to beautify Skopje and line the pockets of corrupt politicians

These abundant, over-the-top monuments are so widely scattered that they define the entire compact capital cityscape, often leading to jokes about whether there are more statues than residents.

This elegant monument to those who fought against fascism is inspired by the shape of the poppy flower.

See how paper is made the old-fashioned way.

Artists made this mosque into a marvel of Ottoman baroque architecture.

In the hometown of the Catholic saint and Nobel Peace Prize winner, a memorial dedicated to her legacy.

Space-age monument to an early 20th-century uprising.

One of Bogdan Bogdanović's first spomeniks honors those who died during the People's Liberation Struggle in Macedonia.

The oldest tourist graffiti in the world helped archaeologists identify the Pyramid of Djoser.

This ancient structure is widely thought to be the oldest intact pyramid in the world.

Legend has it that Napoleon Bonaparte fell in love with this Gothic church.

This micro-nation may be some sort of prank, but its constitution sure seems official.

A miraculous three-handed portrait of a saint can be found inside this church.

The oldest funicular in Lithuania has been climbing this steep hill since 1931.

This magnificent Art Deco church is a reflection of Lithuania’s turbulent history.

This former fascist summer camp was abandoned for decades.

A room filled with frescos that make it seem like the walls are crumbling down while giants die in despair.

An architectural oddity where the triglyphs of the courtyard of walls create an optical illusion.