Two volcanic lakes in an enormous crater formed in a prehistoric eruption.

This ancient altar emerges from the thick forests to reveal the mysteries of Etruscan sacrificial rituals.

This church is named for one of the most dramatic tales in the early Christian church.

Artfully arranged bones of 5,800 Austrians.

Increasingly decayed figures stand as a powerful reminder of the human costs of Czech Communism.

The history of occult science is turned into a creepshow at this lurid Prague tourist attraction.

Nine bronze hands protruding from a wall honor the student uprising that led to the fall of Czechoslovakia's Communist government.

Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.

Throughout this shopping mall are medieval ruins that were discovered during the mall's construction.

This spooky statue sits outside a famous Prague theater.

A bust of Franz Kafka spins in pieces, reflecting the writer's inner torment.

A mocking tribute to the past and modern leadership of Prague.

Monument to a suicide protesting the Soviet invasion.

This splendid tomb may look fantastic, but there's nothing in it...

Devilish masks, handicrafts, and pieces of old buildings create a snapshot of life in a historic Alpine region.

A tropical paradise just a short trip from the opera house is filled with beautiful winged creatures.

The "dragon babies" of southeastern Europe.

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

This little medieval church hidden in the center of Yerevan was lost and rediscovered—twice.

This ancient monastery complex was transformed from an island to a peninsula when the lake was partially drained.

This Armenian monastery was carved out of cliffs and named after the spear used to stab Jesus.

A geological oddity topped with a 2,000-year-old pagan temple.

Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.

An ancient knight and a symbol of the city's freedom.