This Roman statue is missing a limb from when the Venetians stole it from Constantinople during the Crusades.

Those who own or stay at this 500-year-old, allegedly cursed house often meet terrible fates.

This Slovenian museum houses the country's largest collection of painted beehive panels.

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

This narrow fjord-like bay is the largest ria in the Mediterranean Sea.

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

The Renaissance-era courthouse is a relic from the fortified town's centuries of Venetian rule.

Croatia's "hairy stone" fortress is one of the most well preserved Istrian castles.

Nibble as you learn about Slovenia's longstanding tradition of making beautiful honey cookies.

The Slovenian architect designed many landmarks in the capital city, including his own dream house.

Martin Bricelj Baraga's monolithic sculpture measures the blueness of the sky, and changes color to match it.

Slovenia's first mosque is a striking mix of Islamic and modernist architecture.

A cemetery for Slovenian notables also serves as a popular recreation space.

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

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

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

This small Slovenian town has become a magnet for microbreweries.

An otherworldly alpine pasture with its own unique microculture that recalls Middle Earth.

The walls of this medieval church are covered with perfectly preserved frescos, including a pristine example of the Dance of Death.

This was the second largest mercury mine in the world and one of the oldest preserved mine complexes in Europe.

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

A decaying, yet still functioning, work of communist architecture.

The former Field Marshall and Minister of War to the Russian Imperial Army.

This seaside pine grove features an exclusive watchtower that presents amazing views.