This Ukraine alleyway has become its own little island of forgotten things.

A reconstructed medieval gateway that was the magnificent entrance to the capital city dating back to 1037.

When you've got to go, you've got to go.

One of the most poignant ruins of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, the local football team's stadium has been quickly reclaimed by nature.

Ukraine's oldest operating pharmacy now offers guests a fascinating walk through apothecary history.

Over 300 wood sculptures depicting characters from Slavic, Greek and Western folk tales fill this magical garden.

A castle perched precariously over the Crimean Sea.

Submerged busts of communist and socialist figures from the USSR.

This derelict superstructure was a very important warning system for the Soviet military.

This unassuming museum's slogan translates to “there is a limit of sadness, anxiety has no limits."

This attraction was abandoned after the Chernobyl disaster.

This beautiful natural train tunnel is said to grant the wishes of visiting lovebirds.

The ghost town left by the worst nuclear disaster of all time is being taken over by nature and urban explorers.

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

Packed to the ceiling with antique taxidermy and hunting arms.

A collection of items from a way of life that no longer exists.

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

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

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

Gigantic Romanian salt mines used to heal respiratory conditions.

This bone-filled cave got its name after they found 140 bear skeletons inside.

A muddy alien landscape that is home to rare species of exotic plants.

This solitary monastery may hold the remains of Vlad the Impaler (but probably not).

A small town Romanian cemetery filled with darkly humorous gravestones.