A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

This abandoned Slovenian military barracks has become a punky-political art squat.

This 135-year-old weather station studied the effects of the climate on human health.

The only gulag ever to exist in socialist Yugoslavia.

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

One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is still used today, but for less brutal events.

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

Yugoslavia's biggest underground airport lies in ruins.

Where the lovelorn find a home for their sentimental keepsakes.

An apparition of Virgin Mary in Herzegovina.

This picturesque monastery at the base of a cliff is a peaceful oasis open to all visitors.

The sad remains of a monument to martial arts legend and movie star Bruce Lee—in the middle of Balkans.

This surreal memorial/cemetery is a necropolis of crumbling stonework and puzzle-shaped headstones.

Oriental bazaar in the heart of Sarajevo.

There's a mini version of Iguazu Falls hidden in the Balkans, and it's got a rope swing.

Bridge that died in war and was resurected.

These stairs feature the names of Zemun's most famous faces.

This statue of the famed author, actor, and journalist is made entirely of screw-nuts.

Different sections of the Zemun Fortress were built in the 14th and 15th century as a response to the advance of the Ottoman Empire.

One of Belgrade's most beloved animals.

This statue of a goat in boots is meant to represent the European Union.

The unusual sculptures are believed to be powerful political symbols.

A towering spire in the fortress of Kalemegdan honors the victorious armies of Serbia during their struggles against the Ottoman Empire.

Near Belgrade, an ancient-looking sarcophagus serves as a World War I monument.