Sant Just Desvern, Spain
La Fábrica (The Factory)
An architect transformed this abandoned cement factory into his castle-like workshop.
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Sant Just Desvern, Spain
An architect transformed this abandoned cement factory into his castle-like workshop.
Madrid, Spain
Abandoned for decades, trains still pass through the now-restored remains of one of Madrid's first metro stations.
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona's historic 19th-century sewers, whose foundations were laid in medieval times, are open to the public for exploring.
Barcelona, Spain
Gaze upon chocolate sculptures depicting everything from chariot races to Gaudí's famous church at this shrine to sweets.
Barcelona, Spain
One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.
Barcelona, Spain
These secluded and abandoned anti-aircraft defenses have become one the most scenic viewpoints in Barcelona.
Barcelona, Spain
This semi-secret storybook hedge maze is also the oldest garden in the city.
Bezidu Nou, Romania
This Romanian village may have been drowned, but it is long from forgotten.
Ozd, Romania
Home of the first female Hungarian poet, where her secret writing lay hidden for over a century.
Costești, Romania
Once the legendary capital of the Dacian Kingdom, this city has been reduced to mere ruins.
Câmpina, Romania
This eccentric folly house was designed by Romanian thinker Bogdan-Petriceicu Hasdeu, with a helping hand from his deceased daughter's spirit.
Frâncești, Romania
A Romanian church built from one single oak.
Bucharest, Romania
Check out engineering marvels of the past at this unintentionally retrofuturist museum.
Viscri, Romania
A medieval church built up to defend its village.
Sibiu, Romania
A stunning 18th century pharmacy and medieval chemist's collection.
Telega, Romania
This enormous abandoned prison was once dubbed the "Bastille of Romania."
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.
Brașov, Romania
A fire once nearly devoured this gorgeous 14th-century Gothic cathedral.
Chișcău, Romania
This bone-filled cave got its name after they found 140 bear skeletons inside.
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Known as the Hintz House, this medieval pharmacy has been an apothecary's haven for nearly 450 years.
Bucharest, Romania
The preserved arm of a third-century sorcerer is believed to have the power to lift curses and spells.
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.