Romania's triumphal arch looks out over Bucharest.

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

Check out engineering marvels of the past at this unintentionally retrofuturist museum.

A celebration of all things tacky, garish, and bizarrely creative in the Romanian capital.

A collection of items from a way of life that no longer exists.

The European towns of Brașov and Râșnov each have proud signs reminiscent of the Hollywood sign.

Something's watching you.

This snug medieval lane is one of the narrowest streets in the world.

Romania's "Red Ravine" is a little-known natural wonder that bears a resemblance to the Grand Canyon.

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

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

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

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

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

An expansive complex of subterranean tunnels is all that remains of one of Europe's most formidable medieval fortresses.

Meet the bronze beloved pet to a family of famous peeing statues.

Theme park featuring miniature replicas of European monuments.

Cozy basement bar sports an inventory of over 2,000 beers.

This former Masonic lodge has been transformed into part museum, part bar, all awesome.

Climb inside an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times its normal size.

This fairytale castle was built as a show of power but was nearly torn down thanks to its history of torture.

Stepping away from the glitz of mobsters and casinos to learn about the other history of Vegas.

An important piece of history from mankind's journey to the moon sits in the lobby of a government science lab.

Crafted in 1911, this steam locomotive spent its entire working life in Flagstaff.