Once the legendary capital of the Dacian Kingdom, this city has been reduced to mere ruins.

Some call this eerie forest of crooked trees the "Bermuda Triangle of Romania."

Nine centuries-old fortresses guard the walls of this medieval Romanian city.

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

A medieval church built up to defend its village.

A memorial museum to the political prisoners who were held at Sighet Prison, once one of the most feared places in Romania.

This massive underground salt mine now holds a sci-fi theme park in its depths.

One of the oldest churches in Romania is believed to have been built on the site of a pagan temple.

Even drowned in an ocean of toxic waste, the remnants of this Romanian village stand tall.

A small town Romanian cemetery filled with darkly humorous gravestones.

17th century palace once a meeting place for politicians.

A stunning 18th century pharmacy and medieval chemist's collection.