On top of a resort town as old as the Bronze Age sits an incredible war memorial statue overlooking the beaches below.

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

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

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

According to a local legend, this old castle could only be built after a woman was immured in the walls.

The elliptical citadel resisted the advance of the mighty Ottomans several times, thanks to the military prowess of the "Dragon of Albania."

The largest Roman amphitheater in the Balkans once held over 20,000 people, but managed to lay hidden for hundreds of years.

A medieval bridge stretches over a sulfur-rich river that leads to year-round natural hot springs.

One of 200 religious buildings recognized as a “culture monument.” 

This ominous Albanian fortress houses tanks and downed planes as a reminder of their victories over Western imperialism.

A scenic UNESCO site that doubles as a habitat for various forms of wildlife.