The water-powered carriages are long gone, but for over a century this funicular railway has been the fastest route to the highest point in Paris.

This surreal statue brings a famous French novel about a supernatural cad to arresting life.

Turkish adventurer antiques in the heart of the Grand Bazaar.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.

This hunter-gatherer architecture is believed to be the oldest religious complex known.

A sacred lake with thousands of sacred carp and a biblical history.

Mausoleum and Holy Seat of Antiochus I of Commagene.

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

The deepest underground city in Turkey was designed to protect 20,000 people behind massive stone doors.

This ancient subterranean megalopolis is known for the hot oil traps that were installed above each of its entrances.

Romania's triumphal arch looks out over Bucharest.

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

One of the oldest churches in Romania is believed to have been built on the site of a pagan temple.

A Romanian church built from one single oak.

The legendary cliffside castle of three-time Voivode of Wallachia, Vlad the Impaler.

This fairy-tale castle would make Dracula (who is said to have been imprisoned there) jealous.

Even drowned in an ocean of toxic waste, the remnants of this Romanian village stand tall.

A stunning 18th century pharmacy and medieval chemist's collection.

This snug medieval lane is one of the narrowest streets in the world.

The European towns of Brașov and Râșnov each have proud signs reminiscent of the Hollywood sign.