Places Populaatti Wants to Go

A chemical factory damaged by two earthquakes and an explosion that became abandoned after bankruptcy.

These unique sculptures form a musical ensemble of recycled metal.

A giant portrait of an ancient king looms over the river.

This bone-filled cave got its name after they found 140 bear skeletons inside.

This Brutalist building was once the tallest in Romania.

The most impressive example of contemporary Romanian architecture in wood

A spooky spot along the road where things mysteriously seem to move uphill by themselves.

Packed to the ceiling with antique taxidermy and hunting arms.

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

Something's watching you.

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

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

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.

No one knows who built this strange cave of worship or exactly why.

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

Conspiracy theories and occult legends surround this mysterious natural rock formation.

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

This enormous abandoned prison was once dubbed the "Bastille of Romania."

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

A Romanian church built from one single oak.

A collection of items from a way of life that no longer exists.

The romantic botanic tunnel feels like a well-kept secret.

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