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

Once the fallout shelter of a dictator, this sprawling bunker is now a combined history museum and contemporary art gallery.

At less than four inches in height, this iconic fictional character is the smallest public statue in all of Moldova.

Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.

Romania's triumphal arch looks out over Bucharest.

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

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

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

Something's watching you.

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