An eclectic art form practiced by untrained masters is celebrated at this museum in the heart of Zagreb's old Upper Town.

A World War II evacuation tunnel turned into a history display of Croatian state and people.

This former estate of a fascist leader is now a burnt out ruin leading to a system of secret tunnels.

The world's most important buildings shrunk to a tiny size.

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

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

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

A miniature train-ride through Slovenia's largest cave system.

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

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

Apparently, Hell has waterfalls in Slovenia.

This beautiful Croatian fortress is haunted by legends of forbidden love.

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.

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

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

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

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

This small Slovenian town has become a magnet for microbreweries.

A wonderful museum dedicated to the local straw hat industry.

The secret city built by the Manhattan Project.

A distillery built on (and above!) mobster Dutch Schultz's Prohibition-era underground moonshine business.

This institution collects the history of burlesque dancing with a titillating collection of ephemera and pasties.

Thousands of artifacts relating to human sexuality, including the world's largest sex bike.