These abundant, over-the-top monuments are so widely scattered that they define the entire compact capital cityscape, often leading to jokes about whether there are more statues than residents.

In the hometown of the Catholic saint and Nobel Peace Prize winner, a memorial dedicated to her legacy.

An apparition of Virgin Mary in Herzegovina.

There's a mini version of Iguazu Falls hidden in the Balkans, and it's got a rope swing.

An ethereal glowing blue ocean cave in Croatia.

This picturesque medieval monastery guards a small trove of historic treasures.

Large, airy hallways hide within an impenetrable fortress that beckons urban explorers.

The local club's soccer field is practically surrounded by UNESCO-protected monuments.

When a supermarket opened up shop within a medieval building it became protected by UNESCO on a technicality.

The big toe of this towering monument to a Croatian national hero is worn from years of superstitious rubbing.

A wonderfully strange collection of 500+ stuffed frogs doing people things.

A museum dedicated to the classic Italian scooter in the heart of Serbia.

A remnant of the original World Trade Center complex continues to serve as a commuter gateway.

A century-old magnolia tree is the only living landmark tree in New York City.

A treasure trove of artifacts, books, and artwork from the "golden age" of exploration.

Amid the bustle and noise of the Financial District hides a secluded garden oasis above the city streets.

Come for the pastrami, stay for the million-dollar art.

A Jewish deli run by Yemeni Muslims in an Afro-Caribbean neighborhood is quintessential Brooklyn.

The factory for the popular Dumbo location, the Greenpoint shop is a quiet gem.

This former Norwegian sailor's church is slowly being taken over by ramshackle robot musicians.

One of New York's best collections of pinball is hidden in a secret bar in the back of this laundromat.

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