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

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

A fire once nearly devoured this gorgeous 14th-century Gothic cathedral.

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

This museum offers a journey back to the Belle Epoque era of Romania.

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

After sitting unused for decades, this abandoned communist infrastructure became a wildlife utopia.

This memorial to the victims of the Romanian Revolution of 1989 is often compared to a potato on a skewer.

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

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

The bust of Romania’s most notorious ruler, Vlad Dracula aka "Vlad the Impaler," keeps watch over the ruins of his medieval court.

Romania's triumphal arch looks out over Bucharest.

The site where the leader of the Kosovo Liberation Army was killed is now a memorial.

At this bohemian accommodation, guests who dream of joining the circus can spend the night in themed wagons.

Sweden's first electric elevator remains hidden within a fortress-like building.

This set of concrete chambers resonates according to different notes of octaves.

This striking memorial is one of Estonia’s most controversial Soviet leftovers.

This dizzying tower was built to better broadcast the 1980 Moscow Olympics.

This atmospheric spot in Pärnu's historic old town is located in a 17th-century almshouse.

Legend says lovers who hold hands while venturing along this stone jetty and kiss at the end will remain together forever.

This abandoned beacon is moving closer and closer to the sea.

This statue is dedicated to the animal cosmonauts that perished during space flight experiments.

This charming Latvian lane doubled as Baker Street on the Soviet Union’s version of Sherlock Holmes.

The former Field Marshall and Minister of War to the Russian Imperial Army.