Romania's triumphal arch looks out over Bucharest.

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

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

Something's watching you.

The legendary cliffside castle of three-time Voivode of Wallachia, Vlad the Impaler.

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.

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

Pigduck of Turku.

The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."

19th century museum with an eclectic mix of curiosities, from Egyptian artifacts to items on archery history to the skull of the world's oldest horse.

Pre-Nazi swastikas adorn the sculpted pachyderms flanking this brewhouse portal.

The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.

All that remains of the only English cathedral destroyed in the Protestant Reformation.

An Amsterdam street lined with antique shops each one dedicated to a different obscure collection.

Two geological phenomena in one precarious locale: a towering stone window, and a deep blue void.

This Welsh village gave itself a ridiculous name in a publicity stunt a century ahead of its time.

One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.

A British plaque explains that a house was built using the spoils of the first international golf bet.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

A book bound in the skin of an infamous criminal, along with countless other specimens.

17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death.

Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.