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Bușteni, Romania

The Mountain Sphinx

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

Berca Mud Volcanoes

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

Doftana Penitentiary

This enormous abandoned prison was once dubbed the "Bastille of Romania."
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Romanii de Jos, Romania

Horezu Monastery

Religious structure known for its sculpted details.
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Frâncești, Romania

One Wood Monastery

A Romanian church built from one single oak.
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Snagov Island, Romania

Snagov Monastery

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

Mogoșoaia Palace

17th century palace once a meeting place for politicians.
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Bucharest, Romania

Arcul de Triumf

Romania's triumphal arch looks out over Bucharest.
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Bucharest, Romania

The House of Ceaușescu

The kitsch mansion of the former Romanian president Nicolae Ceaușescu features a golden bathroom.
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Bucharest, Romania

Monument to the Heroes of the Air

This sculpture used famed boxer Joe Louis as the inspiration behind its body.
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Bucharest, Romania

Politehnica Metro Station

This metro station doubles as an unintentional paleontology museum.
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Bucharest, Romania

Chiajna Monastery

Locals believe this abandoned ruin on the outskirts of Bucharest is haunted.
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Bucharest, Romania

Solacula Inn

An abandoned pasta factory in the centre of Bucharest, once home to Bulgarian revolutionaries and a hub of crime.
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Bucharest, Romania

Relics of Zlătari Church

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

Muzeul Micul Paris (Little Paris Museum)

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

Cărturești Carusel Bookstore

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

Romanian Kitsch Museum

A celebration of all things tacky, garish, and bizarrely creative in the Romanian capital.
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Stockholm, Sweden

Nobel Ice Cream

This legendary dessert was served to Nobel laureates for decades.
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Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm Metro Red Line Seats

There are hidden patterns on the subway seats of some Stockholm metro cars.
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Bergdala, Sweden

Bergdala Glastekniska Museum

The machines behind the famous handblown glass from Sweden's "Kingdom of Crystal."
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Sigtuna, Sweden

Sigtuna Rådhus (City Hall)

A tiny town hall—in Sweden's one-time capital—might be the smallest in Europe.
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Värmdö SO, Sweden

Upplevelsdusch

This spa shower is an interactive art piece that reflects the feeling of Scandinavian seasons.
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Simrishamn V, Sweden

Sankt Olof Holy Springs

These two springs are tied to several legends, one of which involves the travels of Saint Olof.
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Trelleborg Ö, Sweden

Smygehuk Utkiksplats (Sweden's Southernmost Point)

Sweden's southernmost point is located in this charming fishing village.
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