Warsaw, Poland
The Warsaw Basilisk
A menacing statue of this mythical creature can be seen at the legendary site of the monster's lair.
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Warsaw, Poland
A menacing statue of this mythical creature can be seen at the legendary site of the monster's lair.
Krakow, Poland
A memorial to the beloved brown bear that served in the Polish army during World War II.
Gdańsk, Poland
This 700-year-old structure is one of the most unique architectural and historic monuments in Gdańsk.
Krakow, Poland
Beneath Kraków Old Town's main square lies a hologram-filled medieval market vampire graveyard wonderland.
Kudowa-Zdrój, Poland
The walls and ceiling of this Polish church are decorated with thousands of skulls, with another 21,000 skeletons just below.
Krakow, Poland
This Polish cave has housed a dragon, a brothel, and an enduring legend.
Deva, Romania
Visit an imposing 13th-century Transylvanian citadel lurking not far from the region's more heavily touristed attractions.
Bucharest, Romania
Locals believe this abandoned ruin on the outskirts of Bucharest is haunted.
Timișoara, Romania
A collection of items from a way of life that no longer exists.
Brașov, Romania
The European towns of Brașov and Râșnov each have proud signs reminiscent of the Hollywood sign.
Brașov, Romania
A fire once nearly devoured this gorgeous 14th-century Gothic cathedral.
Densuș, Romania
One of the oldest churches in Romania is believed to have been built on the site of a pagan temple.
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
The Natural History Museum that time forgot.
Constanța, Romania
Once an opulent Art Nouveau hotspot, the Constanța Casino is one of Romania's most beautiful abandoned buildings.
Comuna Obreja, Romania
The romantic botanic tunnel feels like a well-kept secret.
Wallachia, Romania
The legendary cliffside castle of three-time Voivode of Wallachia, Vlad the Impaler.
Bran, Romania
The possible imprisonment of Vlad the Impaler here earned the medieval castle its nickname, "Dracula's Castle."
Sinaia, Romania
This elaborately decorated, fairytale-like Romanian royal palace is one of the most striking castles in Europe.
Snagov Island, Romania
This solitary monastery may hold the remains of Vlad the Impaler (but probably not).
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Some call this eerie forest of crooked trees the "Bermuda Triangle of Romania."
Hunedoara, Romania
This fairy-tale castle would make Dracula (who is said to have been imprisoned there) jealous.
Las Vegas, Nevada
“Live hard, ride fast, eat pizza” at this joint filled with Evel Knievel memorabilia.
Groom Lake, Nevada
In the middle of an extremely unforgiving and desolate high desert is the most secret military facility in the world.
Las Vegas, Nevada
This incredible collection of vintage pinball machines can be played at 25 cents a pop.