Wallachia, Romania
Poenari Castle
The legendary cliffside castle of three-time Voivode of Wallachia, Vlad the Impaler.
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Mogoșoaia, Romania
Mogoșoaia Palace
17th century palace once a meeting place for politicians.
Hunedoara, Romania
Corvin Castle
This fairy-tale castle would make Dracula (who is said to have been imprisoned there) jealous.
Snagov Island, Romania
Snagov Monastery
This solitary monastery may hold the remains of Vlad the Impaler (but probably not).
Scorțoasa, Romania
Berca Mud Volcanoes
A muddy alien landscape that is home to rare species of exotic plants.
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
St. Michael’s Church
This Transylvanian church has changed its denomination four times.
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Museum of Pharmacy
Known as the Hintz House, this medieval pharmacy has been an apothecary's haven for nearly 450 years.
Comuna Arefu, Romania
Prometheus Statue at Vidraru Dam
The ancient Greek Titan guards this massive dam holding a lightning bolt to symbolize electricity.
Sibiu, Romania
Sibiu's Houses with Eyes
Something's watching you.
Viscri, Romania
Viscri Fortified Church
A medieval church built up to defend its village.
Brașov, Romania
Strada Sforii (Rope Street)
This snug medieval lane is one of the narrowest streets in the world.
Brașov, Romania
Transylvania's "Hollywood" Signs
The European towns of Brașov and Râșnov each have proud signs reminiscent of the Hollywood sign.
Bran, Romania
Bran Castle
The possible imprisonment of Vlad the Impaler here earned the medieval castle its nickname, "Dracula's Castle."
Sinaia, Romania
Peleș Castle
This elaborately decorated, fairytale-like Romanian royal palace is one of the most striking castles in Europe.
Bușteni, Romania
The Mountain Sphinx
Conspiracy theories and occult legends surround this mysterious natural rock formation.
London, England
The Soho Square Hut
The Tudor-style cottage in the middle of the square is not quite what it seems.
London, England
Signs of Old Lombard Street
The last four extravagant street signs of London's historic banking street.
London, England
The Tower Ravens
Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.
London, England
Traitors' Gate
The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.
Skagway, Alaska
White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
A historic freight system that found the true gold rush is in tourism.
Skagway, Alaska
Arctic Brotherhood Hall
The facade of this relic from the Klondike gold rush is decorated with over 8,800 pieces of driftwood.
Paris, France
The Duluc Detective Agency
Noirish green neon marks the location of one of the oldest private detective agencies in France.
Paris, France
Cannonball of the Hotel de Sens
A lone cannonball remains lodged in the walls of the Hotel de Sens as a sober reminder of a revolution.
Paris, France
The Gravestone Courtyard
Walk upon the mementos of the dead in this Parisian courtyard paved with medieval tombstones.
