A musical instrument played by the sea.

Now harmless, this looming post struck fear into the heart of medieval troublemakers.

The medieval ferry service has been going strong since the 14th century.

In the heart of Tirana, this underground nuclear bunker has been transformed into a museum.

A museum dedicated to secret surveillance.

An Albanian monument to the Communism that nearly crushed the country is now a crumbling wreck.

Explore a traditional Albanian dwelling that pays tribute to the region's rich history.

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

This Communist-era residential block is one of the longest residential building in Europe.

The site of the first battle of World War II.

A floundering Polish shipyard was once the soul of the Solidarity movement that capsized communism.

The old fire station features a mural that has more to it than first meets the eye.

The two abandoned overpasses are among the largest bridges in Poland.

A small granite monument marks where the borders of three countries meet.

An engineering marvel at the time of its construction, this cross-border waterway sought to connect the Black Sea to the Baltic.

This wooden mosque is one of the few remnants of medieval Poland's Muslim Tatar community in this deeply Catholic country.

Old cabin-like homes in a rural community untouched by time are known for their vibrant and colorful window shutters.