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

The big toe of this towering monument to a Croatian national hero is worn from years of superstitious rubbing.

This Croatian island is for sale but no one is buying due to the dozens of accused Nazi sympathizers who were massacred there after WWII.

The complex has been abandoned since the Croatian War of Independence, barring a stint as a set for 'Game of Thrones.'

An ancient knight and a symbol of the city's freedom.

Gargoyle head that brings good luck.

A curious little museum dedicated to the furry feline in the cat haven that is Old Town Kotor.

This exclusive resort has completely covered a tiny Balkan island in a 5-star warren of guest rooms.

These historic defenses ensured the city within would survive hundreds of years of occupations, sieges, and invasions.

A tiny church on a man-made island in the Adriatic.

According to a local legend, this old castle could only be built after a woman was immured in the walls.

Explore a traditional Albanian dwelling that pays tribute to the region's rich history.

The elliptical citadel resisted the advance of the mighty Ottomans several times, thanks to the military prowess of the "Dragon of Albania."

In this town's main square resides a statue of none other than the 43rd President of the United States.

Once the fallout shelter of a dictator, this sprawling bunker is now a combined history museum and contemporary art gallery.

What happens when you cross a mayor and a painter?

An Albanian monument to the Communism that nearly crushed the country is now a crumbling wreck.

The oldest attraction in Disneyland is a prehistoric stump that Walt may have bought for his wife.

Next door to Tokyo DisneySea is a giant sculpture created by Taro Okamoto symbolizing the dynamism of life.

A delightful architectural wonder awaits on a lake island in Kuala Lumpur’s oldest park.

Hang out with thousands of butterflies in one of the world's largest such enclosures.

Tens of thousands of tiny bottles stuffed with various items.

Oslo's historic toboggan run has been letting thrill seekers slide from train stop to train stop for over a century.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.