Thousands of medieval skeletons lie just beneath Kranj’s main square.

Carved into living stone, a beloved roadside chapel peacefully welcomes the faithful and curious alike.

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.

A tragic legacy of the attempt to beautify Skopje and line the pockets of corrupt politicians

Romania's triumphal arch looks out over Bucharest.

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.

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

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

This once-derelict building is now one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world.

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."

Rediscovered underground chapel is one of the best examples of Gothic architecture in Vienna.

The largest ice cave in the world is thought to be the entrance to hell according to Austrian legend.

These relics of the city's past now exist as a prominent modern feature.

A set of outdoor stairs named in honor of a famous Austrian artist.

Royals, rebels, and artists have all conversed at this grand 19th-century Viennese coffee house.

In the middle of a Vienna square, Roman ruins dating back some 2,000 years are on display.

Visiting this café is like visiting the Austrian grandma you wish you had.

Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.

This hanging crocodile is thought to be the "dragon" that once plagued a Czech city.

Be(w)ar(e) the moat around this historic Czech castle.

Mysterious painted skulls in Moravia.

A church of bones, decorated with 40,000 human skeletons.