Bridge that died in war and was resurected.

Formerly Yugoslavia's "forbidden island," this sleepy little city still holds the abandoned remains of military strongholds.

Longest fortress system anywhere in Europe.

Gargoyle head that brings good luck.

This 135-year-old weather station studied the effects of the climate on human health.

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

This scale model of our solar system hid in plain sight for years before a physics team sought out all the planets.

Once a state-of-the-art tuberculosis treatment spa, these ruins are now ruled by paintball players.

Where the lovelorn find a home for their sentimental keepsakes.

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

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

The now-overgrown beach resort was once frequented by Yugoslav military elite.