Legendary pedestrian bridge in the centre of Romanian city Sibiu.

This sculpture used famed boxer Joe Louis as the inspiration behind its body.

This is the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler Vlad III Dracul.

The most impressive example of contemporary Romanian architecture in wood

An abandoned pasta factory in the centre of Bucharest, once home to Bulgarian revolutionaries and a hub of crime.

According to a gruesome legend, an architect sacrificed his wife to build this spectacular, 16th-century cathedral.

This Transylvanian church has changed its denomination four times.

This hauntingly beautiful cemetery outside a medieval citadel is full of winding paths and ivy-covered graves.

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

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

Something's watching you.

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

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

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

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."

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

Historic beer hall in Bucharest with magnificent stained glass and a lively folk band.

Romania's triumphal arch looks out over Bucharest.

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

This beautifully verdant lagoon is tucked below a massive volcano in a crater atop a black pebble beach.

A stunning example of traditional salt production set against a dramatic volcanic landscape.

Visit a surreal landscape so otherworldly NASA actually used it to train the Apollo 17 crew.