The bust of Romania’s most notorious ruler, Vlad Dracula aka "Vlad the Impaler," keeps watch over the ruins of his medieval court.

One of the most controversial statues in Romania is an emperor with no clothes.

The preserved arm of a third-century sorcerer is believed to have the power to lift curses and spells.

Romania's triumphal arch looks out over Bucharest.

This elaborately decorated, fairytale-like Romanian royal palace is one of the most striking castles in Europe.

The possible imprisonment of Vlad the Impaler here earned the medieval castle its nickname, "Dracula's Castle."

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.

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

Belfast's namesake river still winds below the city center, hidden from sight.

At this rare mosque in Tbilisi, Sunni and Shia Muslims pray side by side.

The Tudor-style cottage in the middle of the square is not quite what it seems.

A stone marker and sculpture in the city of Riga stake a claim for the very first community Christmas tree.

Flamboyant architecture from the turn of 20th century.

While the U.S. and Soviet Union were engaged in a space race, Poland built a UFO on the ground.

This Roman statue is missing a limb from when the Venetians stole it from Constantinople during the Crusades.

The oldest housing complex in Riga is a mini timeline of architectural trends.

Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.

This antique thermometer honors the creator of the first universal temperature scale.

A merchant court dedicated to the fictitious King Arthur is heavily adorned with bizarre Renaissance art.

This Communist-era residential block is one of the longest residential building in Europe.

These rare statues are one of the few remaining material witnesses to Old Prussian culture.

Modern art commemorates one of the first military actions of World War II.

Memorial to the lost dead of Gdansk, whose resting places were destroyed during World War II.