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

The European towns of Brașov and Râșnov each have proud signs reminiscent of the Hollywood sign.

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

A fire once nearly devoured this gorgeous 14th-century Gothic cathedral.

A forgotten remnant of the Soviet Union, Transnistria is an unrecognized country hidden behind a heavily militarized border between Moldova and Ukraine.

There is a mouldering Jewish cemetery hidden away in the capital of Moldova.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

A Romanian church built from one single oak.

This park straddling the United States-Canadian border has been a symbol of peace since 1932.

The world's tallest turtle riding the world's largest snowmobile.

A marvel of engineering built to prevent annual floods from devastating the city of Winnipeg.

Mysterious concrete spires left on a small Canadian hill.

The historic home of the pivotal political activist who led the Métis people in rebellion against the Canadian government.

Three young men who lived on this street are honored for their service during World War I.

This little theatre at the end of the Urban Gallery in the Manitoba Museum plays silent films from stars who performed in Winnipeg.

In an isolated field near a dilapidated barn stands this chilling portrayal of the plight of the Nuba peoples of Sudan.

The beloved fantasy novelist is buried near a church containing a whimsical etched glass window full of Narnia favorites.

This 11th century tower is said to be the oldest building in Oxford.

Hidden in plain sight, this creepy sculpture watches from above.

The names Lúthien and Beren can be found inscribed on the shared grave of the famous writer and his beloved wife and muse.

The best-preserved example of a unique structure in Nubian architecture.

These pillars are one of the few remnants from the mysterious lost empire of Makuria.

The tallest building in the Republic of the Congo is a source of pride despite its towering maintenance costs.

This picturesque round lake is said to be home to the legendary Mokèlé-mbèmbé.