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

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

The preserved arm of a third-century sorcerer is believed to have the power to lift curses and spells.

Conspiracy theories and occult legends surround this mysterious natural rock formation.

No one knows who built this strange cave of worship or exactly why.

Once an opulent Art Nouveau hotspot, the Constanța Casino is one of Romania's most beautiful abandoned buildings.

A giant portrait of an ancient king looms over the river.

This once-derelict building is now one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world.

The legendary cliffside castle of three-time Voivode of Wallachia, Vlad the Impaler.

A small town Romanian cemetery filled with darkly humorous gravestones.

This solitary monastery may hold the remains of Vlad the Impaler (but probably not).

This elaborately decorated, fairytale-like Romanian royal palace is one of the most striking castles in Europe.

The possible imprisonment of Vlad the Impaler here earned the medieval castle its nickname, "Dracula's Castle."

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

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

This fairy-tale castle would make Dracula (who is said to have been imprisoned there) jealous.

Also known as Uncle Karl, the beloved bronze copper keeps a watchful eye on St. Stephen’s Basilica while people rub his lucky belly.

An exploration of a small ethnic group’s heritage through their exquisite folk art.

Festival of Perpetual Life and Rebirth.

The abandoned military base looks like a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

The retired vessel is South America's first floating museum.

Stroll among dozens of statues depicting pre-Columbian kings, gods, and supernatural beings.

It took 82 years and four different plaques to finally get the story right.

These overlooked ruins give an intimate look at the Inca Empire's urban planning prowess.