Berlin's old airport.

An abandoned NSA listening post on Berlin's "Devil's Mountain."

A unique seaside cave where Aleister Crowley faked his own death.

A fortified palace in the shape of a ship on the Thiou river.

This German version of Universal Studios holds a vault of treasures from the NeverEnding Story.

Deep underground, the rusting remains of a German water pumping station from World War II.

The costumes depict the Kurent, the star character of the annual Kurentovanje festival.

An unmistakable facial pareidolia in the Julian Alps also includes a fantastic tale.

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

This massive subterranean fissure is known as the "underground Grand Canyon."

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

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

The "dragon babies" of southeastern Europe.

This was the second largest mercury mine in the world and one of the oldest preserved mine complexes in Europe.

An otherworldly alpine pasture with its own unique microculture that recalls Middle Earth.

A beautiful drive through the foot of the Alps traces the path of 15th-century Turkish raids.

This 14th-century monastery survived Turkish raids, Nazi occupation, and even a stint as a spot to store towels.

This small Slovenian town has become a magnet for microbreweries.

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

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

A cemetery for Slovenian notables also serves as a popular recreation space.

A public work of art that also provides some relief from the summer heat.

Strange rumors surround the artist who created these solemn metal guard dogs.

One Portuguese poet described this cape, the westernmost point in mainland Europe, as "where the land ends and the sea begins."