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La Paz, Bolivia

Bolivia's Witch Market

Popular tourist destination where witches in dark hats sell dried llama fetuses for good luck.
Stockholm, Sweden

Codex Gigas (The Devil's Bible)

An illuminated manuscript comprising the life's work of a lone monk, inexplicably decorated with a portrait of Satan himself.
Bovec, Slovenia

Fort Hermann

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

Olm

The "dragon babies" of southeastern Europe.
Stahovica, Slovenia

Velika Planina

An otherworldly alpine pasture with its own unique microculture that recalls Middle Earth.
Predjama, Slovenia

Predjama Castle

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

Duboki Potok Lake

A hidden gem to enjoy nature in its purest form.
Belgrade, Serbia

Icarus on the Air Force Command Building

An Art Deco Icarus statue adorns this abandoned gem of Yugoslav Modernist architecture.
Žitište, Serbia

Serbia's Rocky Statue

It may seem a little out of place in a tiny village, but the inspiring story of its creation made headlines.
Kuršumlija, Serbia

Monastery of the Holy Mother of God, Ston

This former monastery is still a revered religious site.
Kisiljevo, Serbia

Kisiljevo Cemetery

The final resting place of one of the first alleged vampires.
Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia

Bridge of Love

Sealing couples' love since just after World War I.
Pačir, Serbia

Pačir Geothermal Spa

This natural spa is known for its healing properties and vibrant hue.
Rajac, Serbia

Rajac Cemetery

Beautifully carved tombstones fill this unmarked graveyard, uniquely situated near the village's famous stone wine cellars.
Sopotnica, Serbia

Sopotnički Vodopadi

This natural monument has an origin story steeped in legend.
Vratna, Serbia

Vratna Gates

These natural stone bridges are the largest on the European continent.
Tekija, Serbia

Tabula Traiana

A Roman monument to their own civil engineering prowess.
Šalinac, Serbia

Šalinac Grove

An eerie, protected forest of old-growth oak trees, many of which are now dead.
Slavinja, Serbia

Rosomača Canyon

The ridged layers that make up this river canyon represent Earth's geological history.
Bač, Serbia

Bač Fortress

A well preserved medieval fortress in Vojvodina.
Belgrade, Serbia

Gavez Klub

Tucked in an urban forest, this restaurant specializes in homemade, healing rakijas.
Maglič, Serbia

Maglič

The ruins of this medieval castle on a foggy hill tell the story of a once-mighty empire.
Družiniće, Serbia

Uvac River Meanders

A sinuous path among steep cliffs creates a stunning sight in southwestern Serbia.
Belgrade, Serbia

Belgrade Tesla Museum

Nikola Tesla's ashes are held in a golden sphere, surrounded by his works.