Gigantic water vessel, permanently grounded in Southern Albania.

This memorial to local World War II heroes is slowly being reclaimed by nature.

This virtually windowless mass of smooth concrete is the only Catholic church in the city.

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

A curious cave church carved into the face of a cliff.

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

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

An apparition of Virgin Mary in Herzegovina.

This historic cemetery was inaccessible for several years due to dozens of land mines.

A war-torn Olympic relic is being overtaken by graffiti and nature.

This cluster of little wooden huts once ground local farmers’ wheat into flour during the days of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

A crumbling World War I fort that is reached through a series of concrete tunnels.

Fascinating exhibits of prehistoric and ancient artifacts displayed with a uniquely modern touch.

Once the local rulers had gone these enchanting ruins housed common folk in an almost real life fairy tale.

This tri-part waterfall is a little bit of fairytale beauty in the heart of Luxembourg's Little Switzerland.