Places remcrae Wants to Go

A stunning waterfall in the mountains of Romania.

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

Visit an imposing 13th-century Transylvanian citadel lurking not far from the region's more heavily touristed attractions.

This fortress-like monastery is covered with intricate frescoes.

Religious structure known for its sculpted details.

This 11th-century structure is one of the oldest churches in Romania.

Locals believe this abandoned ruin on the outskirts of Bucharest is haunted.

Packed to the ceiling with antique taxidermy and hunting arms.

An old spa town in the mountains of Romania where, according to legend, the great hero Hercules once bathed.

Climbing to the top of the cathedral's bell tower offers sweeping views of these medieval ruins.

Once the legendary capital of the Dacian Kingdom, this city has been reduced to mere ruins.

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

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

A Romanian church built from one single oak.

A medieval church built up to defend its village.

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

Gigantic Romanian salt mines used to heal respiratory conditions.

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

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.

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

Even drowned in an ocean of toxic waste, the remnants of this Romanian village stand tall.

Romania's "Red Ravine" is a little-known natural wonder that bears a resemblance to the Grand Canyon.