This centuries-old gothic monster has been converted into a sprawling, glossy bookstore.

Hiding the longest subterranean river known in the world.

One of the most controversial statues in Romania is an emperor with no clothes.

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

This crumbling medieval basilica once attracted pilgrims by the thousands to collect a miraculous dust that formed above the saint's tomb.

One of the largest wooden constructions in Europe was meant to be a casino, but soon became an orphanage.

Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet your wish will be granted.

This historic hotel preserves many treasures from its heyday hosting passengers on the Orient Express.

Brawny guys rolling around in oil is the oldest regular sporting event besides the Olympics.

This hidden gem is bathed in beautiful natural light.

The most metal church of all time was built in record time because of an international, pious pissing contest.

Tragic reminders of the 1945 firebombing campaign over Tokyo still haunt this bridge.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

A small mountain at the crossroads of Turkey, Iraq, and Syria that some believe was the landing point of Noah's Ark.

The alleged house of the Virgin Mary is tucked away in a park and nature preserve on Mt. Koressos in Turkey and is holy to both Catholics and Muslims alike.