Ruins of an old water tower that look like a horror-film castle.

Beautifully carved tombstones fill this unmarked graveyard, uniquely situated near the village's famous stone wine cellars.

It may seem a little out of place in a tiny village, but the inspiring story of its creation made headlines.

A large concrete replica of a 12th-century figurine.

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

Something's watching you.

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

Near Belgrade, an ancient-looking sarcophagus serves as a World War I monument.

An artificial date palm stands as a memorial to Warsaw's Jewish community.

Abstract monuments express sorrow and resilience at the site of a horrific massacre in Nazi-occupied Serbia.

This ice cream parlor serves scoops of flavors like rakia, medlar, and poppy seed.

This symbol of Yugoslav liberation decorated with 620 carved heads of mythical creatures is now a forlorn relic of another time.

This spa park features an open-air museum of abstract marble sculptures.

An idyllic traditional timber village on a picturesque hill was built for a film.

Celebrated example of Ottoman architecture that also served as a site for brutal massacres.

This statue of a 15th-century Hungarian military and political figure has become known for its resemblance to a particular cartoon knight.

Renaissance hospital featuring a rotating door into which unwanted babies were dropped.

This private skyway is filled with art and was expanded explicitly so that Hitler could appreciate a river.

A copy of the famous statue can be found in this Florence piazza, along with one of the most breathtaking views of the city below.

Many famous English poets including Elizabeth Barrett Browning are laid to rest at this Swiss-owned cemetery in Florence.

First founded in 1472, this is the oldest bank in the world. Its history may explain why we call financial institutions "banks."

These medieval skyscrapers dominate the skyline of this small Tuscan town.

Artists made this mosque into a marvel of Ottoman baroque architecture.

For over 40 years, this quaint little house has teetered on a rock in the middle of a river.