Traditional architecture and ancient irrigation systems are on display in this gorgeous mountain village.

This spectacular mosque houses the second-largest chandelier in the world.

This beautifully restored fortification kept the city safe for centuries.

This elegant arc of a waterfall marks a religious turning point.

If a glacial river suddenly diving into a sheer chasm via a dramatic, multi-stage waterfall isn't peak Iceland, it's certainly close.

This fairytale-like structure is the last turf church ever constructed in Iceland.

This stunning concert hall has become a symbol of Iceland's national recovery.

According to the local folklore, the myriad colors of this lake are the result of a lovelorn wizard's blunder.

Slovenia's first mosque is a striking mix of Islamic and modernist architecture.

This palatial spiral staircase was so unusual the name "snail" was given to the noble family who built it.

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

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

One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is still used today, but for less brutal events.

The Renaissance-era courthouse is a relic from the fortified town's centuries of Venetian rule.

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

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

St. Mary's features one of the most spectacularly decorated cathedral interiors in all of Europe.

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

A chain of 16 wondrous lakes formed as a result of the gradual dissolution of soluble layers of bedrock.

A nearly abandoned Jewish settlement perched atop a hill in the heart of Yemen.

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world keeps an eye out in every direction.

This small Slovenian town has become a magnet for microbreweries.

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