Brașov, Romania
Strada Sforii (Rope Street)
This snug medieval lane is one of the narrowest streets in the world.
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Brașov, Romania
This snug medieval lane is one of the narrowest streets in the world.
Praid, Romania
Gigantic Romanian salt mines used to heal respiratory conditions.
Timișoara, Romania
A collection of items from a way of life that no longer exists.
Frâncești, Romania
A Romanian church built from one single oak.
Caraș-Severin, Romania
Moss and stone turn this waterfall into an otherworldly liquid veil.
Turda, Romania
This massive underground salt mine now holds a sci-fi theme park in its depths.
Hunedoara, Romania
This fairy-tale castle would make Dracula (who is said to have been imprisoned there) jealous.
Săpânța, Romania
A countryside Romanian cemetery filled with colorful crosses bearing lyrical, ironic, or satirical rhymes.
Wallachia, Romania
The legendary cliffside castle of three-time Voivode of Wallachia, Vlad the Impaler.
Snagov Island, Romania
This solitary monastery may hold the remains of Vlad the Impaler (but probably not).
Sinaia, Romania
This elaborately decorated, fairytale-like Romanian royal palace is one of the most striking castles in Europe.
Constanța, Romania
Once an opulent Art Nouveau hotspot, the Constanța Casino is one of Romania's most beautiful abandoned buildings.
Bran, Romania
The possible imprisonment of Vlad the Impaler here earned the medieval castle its nickname, "Dracula's Castle."
Densuș, Romania
One of the oldest churches in Romania is believed to have been built on the site of a pagan temple.
Bucharest, Romania
The bust of Romania’s most notorious ruler, Vlad Dracula aka "Vlad the Impaler," keeps watch over the ruins of his medieval court.
Decorah, Iowa
Most comprehensive museum in America devoted to one ethnic group.
Des Moines, Iowa
The magazine keeps a perfectly groomed display garden for its photo shoots.
Pella, Iowa
An Iowa town celebrates its heritage with the tallest working Dutch windmill in North America.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
One of just a few cities in the world to base their center of government on an island. Others: Paris and Osaka.
Madrid, Iowa
A half-mile long and three stories high, this bridge over the Des Moines River Valley mimics a descent into a mine shaft.
Des Moines, Iowa
This zombie-themed restaurant stands out in the heart of corn country.
Columbus Junction, Iowa
A warning to the weak-kneed: This narrow bridge does its swinging eight stories high.
Dubuque, Iowa
For just a few bucks, this Iowa funicular will let you feel like an 1800s fat cat.
Eldon, Iowa
Home with Gothic windows featured in a famous painting.