Places Jes Wants to Go

A medieval church built up to defend its village.

A Romanian church built from one single oak.

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

Known as the Hintz House, this medieval pharmacy has been an apothecary's haven for nearly 450 years.

The romantic botanic tunnel feels like a well-kept secret.

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

A stunning 18th century pharmacy and medieval chemist's collection.

This bone-filled cave got its name after they found 140 bear skeletons inside.

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

Romania's "Red Ravine" is a little-known natural wonder that bears a resemblance to the Grand Canyon.

Romania's only crater lake with water as pure as if distilled.

The Natural History Museum that time forgot.

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

Conspiracy theories and occult legends surround this mysterious natural rock formation.

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

A giant portrait of an ancient king looms over the river.

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

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

This elaborately decorated, fairytale-like Romanian royal palace is one of the most striking castles in Europe.

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

The legendary cliffside castle of three-time Voivode of Wallachia, Vlad the Impaler.

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

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.