Brașov, Romania
Transylvania's "Hollywood" Signs
The European towns of Brașov and Râșnov each have proud signs reminiscent of the Hollywood sign.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Scorțoasa, Romania
Berca Mud Volcanoes
A muddy alien landscape that is home to rare species of exotic plants.
Bran, Romania
Bran Castle
The possible imprisonment of Vlad the Impaler here earned the medieval castle its nickname, "Dracula's Castle."
Sinaia, Romania
Peleș Castle
This elaborately decorated, fairytale-like Romanian royal palace is one of the most striking castles in Europe.
Wallachia, Romania
Poenari Castle
The legendary cliffside castle of three-time Voivode of Wallachia, Vlad the Impaler.
Manchester, England
The Manchester Bee
Be on the lookout for the symbolic insect all over the city.
Milan, Italy
Bosco Verticale
Two very green residential towers cleaning the air in one of Europe's most polluted cities.
Milan, Italy
San Bernardino alle Ossa
An ossuary built in 1210 to collect bones from the Ospedale Maggiore of Milan.
Milan, Italy
Milan's Duomo "Dinosaur"
Milan's duomo is covered in beautiful carving including a curious "dinosaur-like" beast.
Vilafranca del Penedès, Spain
Castells of Catalonia
Living towers made of people that are now recognized by UNESCO.
Terrassa, Spain
Masia Freixa
The Gaudí-inspired building that was the start of Terrassenc modernism.
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Rubi, Spain
The Pools of Castellnou
Cursed swimming pool left abandoned is now a favorite of filmmakers and ghost hunters.
Martorell, Spain
Pont del Diable
A gravity-defying "devil's bridge" that has a surprising architectural feature for its stability.
Les Fonts, Spain
Les Fonts Castle
This imposing modern citadel started out as a home renovation project.
Barcelona, Spain
Montjuïc Cemetery
This cemetery features modernist statues as strange as its name.
Barcelona, Spain
Street Performers of Las Ramblas
The iconic boulevard is the perfect place to catch sight of a bicycling skeleton, a levitating Satan, or a chef with his head stuck in a pizza.
Barcelona, Spain
Parc de l'Espanya Industrial
A former steam-powered mill from the 1800s is now an industrial park with a giant steel dragon slide.
Barcelona, Spain
The Giants of Santa Maria del Pi
The oldest giants in Catalonia are now displayed in a 14th-century Gothic church.
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona Supercomputing Center
One of Europe's largest supercomputers is housed inside of a disused chapel.
Barcelona, Spain
El Caganer
A fantastic Christmas tradition where defecation meets the manger.
Barcelona, Spain
Tió de Nadal
Catalonia Tradition: Beating the hollow Christmas log until it defecates in your fireplace.
Barcelona, Spain
Tibidabo
Mountain where Jesus was first tempted by the Devil.
Barcelona, Spain
Sant Pau Recinte Modernista
The largest Art Nouveau complex in the world is a Barcelona hospital with a 600-year-long history.
Barcelona, Spain
Festa Major de Gràcia
Week-long block party becomes a competition for the best decorated street.
