A sudden, striking cluster of hills south of Padua has been attracting visitors for centuries.

A breathtaking viewing platform over the Alps.

The "dragon babies" of southeastern Europe.

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

Castle and secret tunnel withstood a siege until its owner was killed by the Holy Roman Empire, while sitting on the toilet.

The memorial stands at the intersection of the rivers Morava and Danube.

A series of bronze circus performers spread throughout a Slovakian shopping center.

This statue points to another unusual companion work of art often overlooked by visitors.

A monument to the bloody fight against fascism in Slovakia during World War II.

An ode to a soldier who came to town, fell in love, then began making his own sparkling wine.

A sculpture of the beloved author surrounded by characters from his fairy tales.

Launched by Napoleon's soldiers more than 200 years ago, a cannonball remains embedded in the tower wall.

The inverted pyramid design of this station stands out amid Bratislava's urban landscape.

Too much gossip or just missing curfew could land you in here for a couple of days.

A gorgeous stone viaduct crosses over a bucolic valley.

The largest fountain in Bratislava.

After 11 years of reconstruction work, Slovakia's finest hilltop chapel complex is finally reopen to the public.

A cableway for car transport.

Thousands of slain Soviet soldiers are buried within the shadow of this enormous obelisk.

Also known as the Blue Church, the building was consecrated to the daughter of Andrew II.

This Slovak bridge is known both for its connection to a national uprising and its UFO-shaped eatery.

A line of disused military bunkers built to defend against Nazi invasion lies hidden on the outskirts of the city.

A once-fairy tale mansion now stands in a state of disrepair.

This Slovakian statue of an emerging sewer worker might just be a bronze peeping tom.