Despite its lavish ornamentation, and wholesome lifestyle of its devotees, this mountain commune has faced its share of issues.

Century-old shop, specializing in Occult products.

Hidden behind West Philadelphia rowhomes is a haven for migratory and local bird species both ordinary and rare.

This forgotten building was one of the few Philadelphia-area breweries to survive Prohibition.

The abandoned coal loading dock is a canvas for unsanctioned art.

Where America's first doomsday cult awaited the end of the world.

A massive sculpture of an obscure Celtic coin that has become a symbol in Slovakia.

A once-fairy tale mansion now stands in a state of disrepair.

This region of Slovakia boasts some of the most plentiful opal mines in the world.

Also known as the Blue Church, the building was consecrated to the daughter of Andrew II.

A gorgeous stone viaduct crosses over a bucolic valley.

The largest fountain in Bratislava.

Too much gossip or just missing curfew could land you in here for a couple of days.

A cableway for car transport.

After 11 years of reconstruction work, Slovakia's finest hilltop chapel complex is finally reopen to the public.

An unusual cave filled with rare alien-looking aragonite formations.

The ruins of a 13th-century monastery that long served as a place of refuge from wars and raids.

This Slovak bridge is known both for its connection to a national uprising and its UFO-shaped eatery.

Climb around the high waterfalls on series of iron ladders and bridges within the wildest gorge in the Slovak Paradise.

This spaceship sculpture in the middle of the Slovakian capital looks like it just crash-landed.

A perfectly preserved hill village where the buildings are painted like white lace.

The 700-year-old fortress was the site of Count Orlok's castle in "Nosferatu."

The blood-soaked ruins of the castle where the murderous Blood Countess was walled in alive.

Burlesque Hospital Themed Restaurant.