Here lies a legend of three sisters, all in love with the same mariner.

The hairpin turns in this mountain road take the shape of a letter—is it a coincidence or a symbol of love?

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

The only known mosaic depicting the Greek god of sleep, Hypnos.

A beautiful mountaintop mausoleum devoted to a Montenegrin icon can't seem to make everyone happy.

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

Its frescoes depict the likeness of Marshal Tito, Karl Marx, and Friedrich Engels burning in hell.

One of the world's oldest olive trees, thought to be over 2,000 years old.

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

Former military fort and site of untold horrors during WWII, this island may become the Adriatic's next luxury resort.

A tiny church on a man-made island in the Adriatic.

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

This medieval fortress guards a monastery near the border of Serbia and Montenegro.

One of the most important fortresses along the Danube now lies in ruins.

A hidden gem to enjoy nature in its purest form.

A neglected spomenik overlooking the beautiful Kopaonik Mountains.

This tower is all that remains from a medieval fortress.

The first European statue dedicated to the legendary musician.

This former monastery is still a revered religious site.

A Serbian monument to plums.

The final resting place of one of the first alleged vampires.

A little theme park full of miniature monasteries and churches, made by hand.

Dedicated to a brave pooch who fought a tiger to save a young child.

At this archaeological site, visitors can explore the ruins of the capital of the former Roman province of Moesia.