Places zichk Wants to Go

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.

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

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

Moss and stone turn this waterfall into an otherworldly liquid veil.

Thousands of objects tell the story of a city famous for its tobacco.

See how paper is made the old-fashioned way.

A solar-powered primary school inspires hope and experimentation in a country ripe for energy innovation.

Survival capsules find a second life as a unique hotel.

The largest collection of handbags in the world, the oldest of which were used to carry Bibles, primarily by men.

Tucked in the back of a flower shop, its collection details the fascinating history of the Netherlands's iconic symbol.

Sail in for a ’dam good slice.

This unusual elevator doesn’t stop or slow down.

Famed for its pie, this eatery has a hidden tunnel that allowed Catholics to secretly walk to church during the Reformation.

This cheese shop also houses a museum devoted to Dutch dairy.

Three connected pink triangles memorialize persecuted gays and lesbians throughout history.

Seven mini rowhouses fill the gap between 54 and 70 Westerstraat.

A beautifully eclectic mix of architectural styles.

This gorgeous reading room houses the oldest and largest art history library in the Netherlands.

A curious little museum dedicated to the furry feline in the cat haven that is Old Town Kotor.

This hidden art nouveau gem was designed by an architect in search of a national style.

The romantic garden was the epicenter of the Hungarian art scene in the 1880s.

A Trabant car, a kangaroo statue, and a plethora of plants take over this abandoned-factory-turned-bar.

A 19th-century artistocrat's mansion, turned into a library, hidden in a modern library.