Places Edited by mrmstank

After witnessing the rise and fall of three empires, this ancient city was finally destroyed by a series of earthquakes.

These abundant, over-the-top monuments are so widely scattered that they define the entire compact capital cityscape, often leading to jokes about whether there are more statues than residents.

See gorgeous frescoes at this modest Byzantine place of worship.

St. John the Baptist's forearm is housed in this remote 11th-century monastery.

In the hometown of the Catholic saint and Nobel Peace Prize winner, a memorial dedicated to her legacy.

This elegant monument to those who fought against fascism is inspired by the shape of the poppy flower.

Depending on the region's rainfall, this church may be partially submerged.

This fortress dates back to the 6th century and is also the site of a controversial abandoned restoration project.

A memorial museum to the political prisoners who were held at Sighet Prison, once one of the most feared places in Romania.