This statue of a 15th-century Hungarian military and political figure has become known for its resemblance to a particular cartoon knight.

A small memorial to a deadly night in Serbia that shook the world before it was swept under the rug.

The unusual sculptures are believed to be powerful political symbols.

This statue of the famed author, actor, and journalist is made entirely of screw-nuts.

Nikola Tesla's ashes are held in a golden sphere, surrounded by his works.

Destroyed Serbian army headquarters sits half crumbled in a largely revitalized Belgrade.

A towering spire in the fortress of Kalemegdan honors the victorious armies of Serbia during their struggles against the Ottoman Empire.

A misnamed well, with a deep dark past.

A Serbian church lit by chandeliers made of weapons.

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.

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

This museum offers a journey back to the Belle Epoque era of Romania.

Check out engineering marvels of the past at this unintentionally retrofuturist museum.

After sitting unused for decades, this abandoned communist infrastructure became a wildlife utopia.

This memorial to the victims of the Romanian Revolution of 1989 is often compared to a potato on a skewer.

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

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

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

Romania's triumphal arch looks out over Bucharest.

The site where the leader of the Kosovo Liberation Army was killed is now a memorial.

At this bohemian accommodation, guests who dream of joining the circus can spend the night in themed wagons.

Sweden's first electric elevator remains hidden within a fortress-like building.