Places Clur Wants to Go

Something's watching you.

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

A collection of items from a way of life that no longer exists.

Even drowned in an ocean of toxic waste, the remnants of this Romanian village stand tall.

One of the oldest churches in Romania is believed to have been built on the site of a pagan temple.

The Natural History Museum that time forgot.

The preserved arm of a third-century sorcerer is believed to have the power to lift curses and spells.

Once an opulent Art Nouveau hotspot, the Constanța Casino is one of Romania's most beautiful abandoned buildings.

A countryside Romanian cemetery filled with colorful crosses bearing lyrical, ironic, or satirical rhymes.

The bust of Romania’s most notorious ruler, Vlad Dracula aka "Vlad the Impaler," keeps watch over the ruins of his medieval court.

This solitary monastery may hold the remains of Vlad the Impaler (but probably not).

This once-derelict building is now one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world.

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

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

This massive underground salt mine now holds a sci-fi theme park in its depths.

A medieval church built up to defend its village.

Wander along roughly a mile of paths in what may be the world's largest forest labyrinth.

Being surrounded by typical buildings just makes this uniquely modernist house stand out even more.

A collection of unique objects showcasing the university’s achievements in the medical field.

Long before Moo Deng, this 17th-century waterfowl was a cultural sensation.

Considered the oldest intact wooden structure in Tokyo Prefecture, this impressive temple was built in 1407.

Dining in this grain cellar feels like stepping onto a fantasy film set.

A surreal, interdimensional shopping center and portal to another universe by Meow Wolf.

These large speakers once broadcasted propaganda across the strait to the People’s Republic of China.