The growing stones of Romania.

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

This eccentric folly house was designed by Romanian thinker Bogdan-Petriceicu Hasdeu, with a helping hand from his deceased daughter's spirit.

A Romanian church built from one single oak.

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

A spooky spot along the road where things mysteriously seem to move uphill by themselves.

Nine centuries-old fortresses guard the walls of this medieval Romanian city.

Gigantic Romanian salt mines used to heal respiratory conditions.

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

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

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

Something's watching you.

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

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

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

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

Even drowned in an ocean of toxic waste, the remnants of this Romanian village stand tall.

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

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

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

Romania's "Red Ravine" is a little-known natural wonder that bears a resemblance to the Grand Canyon.

No one knows who built this strange cave of worship or exactly why.