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The UK's oldest theme park slowly slips away.

A marvel of technology a century ago, this disused power station now offers a lovely glimpse into the industrial design of the past.

This off-beat, quirky communism-themed bar isn't afraid to poke fun at its history.

Built in 1870 at the bridge that connected Buda and Pest, this spectacular incline railway was almost lost forever during World War II.

This Hungarian castle was built out of cardboard and wood until it proved so popular that it got upgraded to stone.

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

This top secret Chinese military megaproject is the world’s largest human-made tunnel structure.

Nine centuries-old fortresses guard the walls of this medieval Romanian city.

This enormous abandoned prison was once dubbed the "Bastille of Romania."

This communist behemoth is the heaviest building in the world and a legacy of a brutal regime.

Romania's triumphal arch looks out over Bucharest.

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

The Natural History Museum that time forgot.

A muddy alien landscape that is home to rare species of exotic plants.

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

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

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

No one knows who built this strange cave of worship or exactly why.

Week-long block party becomes a competition for the best decorated street.

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

An old saloon in the West filled with history, and according to some, a few dozen ghosts.

This opulent Pueblo Deco movie palace melds Art Deco and Native American motifs.

Find regional specialties from the Thai-Laotian border inside in a North Hollywood swap meet's food court.

This curious fresh and salt water lake holds a secret that draws in deep divers from around the world.