Prague, Czechia
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A Jenga-style cylindrical tower of books that appears to go on forever.
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Prague, Czechia
A Jenga-style cylindrical tower of books that appears to go on forever.
Prague, Czechia
Two stunning 17th-century libraries and a cabinet of curiosities.
Prague, Czechia
The history of occult science is turned into a creepshow at this lurid Prague tourist attraction.
Prague, Czechia
Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.
Kutna Hora, Czechia
A church of bones, decorated with 40,000 human skeletons.
Cârța, Romania
Climbing to the top of the cathedral's bell tower offers sweeping views of these medieval ruins.
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Some call this eerie forest of crooked trees the "Bermuda Triangle of Romania."
Costești, Romania
Once the legendary capital of the Dacian Kingdom, this city has been reduced to mere ruins.
Sighișoara, Romania
This hauntingly beautiful cemetery outside a medieval citadel is full of winding paths and ivy-covered graves.
Bucharest, Romania
Romania's triumphal arch looks out over Bucharest.
Frâncești, Romania
A Romanian church built from one single oak.
Praid, Romania
Gigantic Romanian salt mines used to heal respiratory conditions.
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.
Chișcău, Romania
This bone-filled cave got its name after they found 140 bear skeletons inside.
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Known as the Hintz House, this medieval pharmacy has been an apothecary's haven for nearly 450 years.
Harghita County, Romania
Romania's only crater lake with water as pure as if distilled.
Brașov, Romania
This snug medieval lane is one of the narrowest streets in the world.
Bucharest, Romania
The bust of Romania’s most notorious ruler, Vlad Dracula aka "Vlad the Impaler," keeps watch over the ruins of his medieval court.
Densuș, Romania
One of the oldest churches in Romania is believed to have been built on the site of a pagan temple.
Bucharest, Romania
The preserved arm of a third-century sorcerer is believed to have the power to lift curses and spells.
Dubova, Romania
A giant portrait of an ancient king looms over the river.
Bușteni, Romania
Conspiracy theories and occult legends surround this mysterious natural rock formation.
Șinca, Romania
No one knows who built this strange cave of worship or exactly why.