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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

This fairy-tale castle would make Dracula (who is said to have been imprisoned there) jealous.

Moss and stone turn this waterfall into an otherworldly liquid veil.

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

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

Fantastic lake on the heart of a fault line.

An ancient church on a tiny island covered in stone bible stories has controversially been turned into a museum.

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

Here lies a legend of three sisters, all in love with the same mariner.

The hairpin turns in this mountain road take the shape of a letter—is it a coincidence or a symbol of love?

The only known mosaic depicting the Greek god of sleep, Hypnos.

A surreal monument depicting a five-armed giant supporting a toppling cylinder seal.

This handsomely carved wooden church is more than 800 years old.

This unique museum is home to over 5,000 puppets of all types.

Five mythical trolls have taken up residence in woods and hidden on paths at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.

The site of an early Arthurian battle and the dwelling-place of prehistoric people and (possibly) an ancient race of giants.