This temple to the sturm and drang of Richard Wagner contains a dragon's cave and reptile zoo full of living "dragons."

A ruined castle stands atop a hill surrounded by dragon lore.

A pair of giant stone heads represent the ancient Roman saints beheaded here.

An ancient theatre in the "little Rome of the Alps."

Maze-like streets filled with vibrant murals draw visitors to this Istrian town.

This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.

The walls of this medieval church are covered with perfectly preserved frescos, including a pristine example of the Dance of Death.

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

The "dragon babies" of southeastern Europe.

This abandoned Slovenian military barracks has become a punky-political art squat.

A trough of 700 strange bronze faces runs through a narrow alley in Ljubljana's old town.

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.