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

This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.

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

World's largest bell sits on the grounds of the Kremlin in Moscow.

This building holds the embalmed remains of the leader of the Bolshevik Revolution.

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

This former railway facility is the oldest in Slovenia, and now houses a museum showcasing the history of steam locomotives.

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

Colorful power station with a chimney equipped with a gallery for exhaust monitoring equipment.

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

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

Strange rumors surround the artist who created these solemn metal guard dogs.

A relic from the Industrial Revolution got a second life as a contemporary performing arts space.

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

This small Slovenian town has become a magnet for microbreweries.

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

The world's oldest grape-producing vine has survived four centuries of turmoil and even has its own anthem.

The costumes depict the Kurent, the star character of the annual Kurentovanje festival.

An unmistakable facial pareidolia in the Julian Alps also includes a fantastic tale.

The monument honors the mountaineers who were part of Europe’s best anti-Nazi forces.

A crumbling World War I fort that is reached through a series of concrete tunnels.

Castle and secret tunnel withstood a siege until its owner was killed by the Holy Roman Empire, while sitting on the toilet.

The "dragon babies" of southeastern Europe.

This massive subterranean fissure is known as the "underground Grand Canyon."