Mysterious stone faces line a hidden path great for seeing wildflowers, bird watching, and rock climbing.

Legend has it the famous Robin Hood would attend mass at this 12th-century Cistercian abbey in Sherwood Forrest.

See gorgeous frescoes at this modest Byzantine place of worship.

A historical puzzle lies at the origins of this structure.

This fortress dates back to the 6th century and is also the site of a controversial abandoned restoration project.

It's unclear what caused the fire that led to this opulent hotel's demise.

Stone pillars and a petrified wedding party in the hills of North Macedonia.

Positioned outside a church, this sinister folkloric figure incited protests in both 1902 and 2002.

An intricate and amazing house built by architect Karl Junker.

This mysterious pyramid is said to be part of a complex web of occult and Freemason symbols.

These 500-year-old frescoes depict the city in its glory days.

The tallest mud-brick structure in the world has been standing since the 1500s.

According to a gruesome legend, an architect sacrificed his wife to build this spectacular, 16th-century cathedral.

A small shop filled with history, mystery, folklore, and more.

This legendary dive bar boasts a collection of over 1,300 clown figurines.

Drink the 'Blood of Christ' in this Roman Catholic fever dream.

This gem of Moorish architecture is slowly disintegrating along the coast of this charming town.

Founded in the 4th-century, the town of Pernik plays host to the Surva Carnival⁠—a magnificent display of masked Kukeri dancers.

A dragon-shaped fountain that is said to dispense healing water—unless you're evil.

This tiny Bulgarian town offers a stunning location in the mountains and a storied history.

The ceiling of Prohodna Cave in northern Bulgaria affords a peek at the sky via two deity-sized-eye-shaped holes.

This historic black and white monastery is one of Bulgaria's architectural jewels.

An architectural marvel that spans the Arda River, and has stories of a haunted past.

Bizarrely shaped rock formations in northwest Bulgaria come with equally bizarre legends.