One of the most photographed locations in the entire city.

This hauntingly beautiful cemetery outside a medieval citadel is full of winding paths and ivy-covered graves.

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

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

A fire once nearly devoured this gorgeous 14th-century Gothic cathedral.

This snug medieval lane is one of the narrowest streets in the world.

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

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

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

A striking symbol of the Bulgarian capital.

The once highest point in China blends symbolic design with a kick of adrenaline.

These tiny statues form a terracotta army from China's Han dynasty.

A bright turquoise river cascades beautifully down stepped terraces in southern China.

One of the word's deepest gorges is also tied to a fantastic legend.

An exceptional assortment of fossils recovered from private collections.

This Russian museum stresses the importance of keeping clean and even holds one of Pavlov's dogs.

One of the most well-preserved mammoth specimens in the world.

The oldest museum in Russia is home to a fascinating collection of nearly two million anthropological artifacts and anatomical curiosities.

An alien church provides much needed silence in the midst of a Finland shopping center.

It houses the remains of a 17th-century version of the Titanic.

A statue that would be at home in Rome can instead be found in the heart of Norway's oldest city.

Dress up like a miner and take a slide into the disco-lit depths of this once foundational salt mine.

This 19th century cyclorama acts like an analogue time machine to a different era.

Terrifically morbid cemetary and site of famous Paracelsus' grave.