This enormous abandoned prison was once dubbed the "Bastille of Romania."

Climbing to the top of the cathedral's bell tower offers sweeping views of these medieval ruins.

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

This hauntingly beautiful cemetery outside a medieval citadel is full of winding paths and ivy-covered graves.

17th century palace once a meeting place for politicians.

This Transylvanian church has changed its denomination four times.

Romania's triumphal arch looks out over Bucharest.

The growing stones of Romania.

A Romanian church built from one single oak.

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

Known as the Hintz House, this medieval pharmacy has been an apothecary's haven for nearly 450 years.

A stunning 18th century pharmacy and medieval chemist's collection.

Something's watching you.

Romania's only crater lake with water as pure as if distilled.

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

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

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

The romantic botanic tunnel feels like a well-kept secret.

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

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

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

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

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

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