Places Ru Chia Wants to Go

An expansive complex of subterranean tunnels is all that remains of one of Europe's most formidable medieval fortresses.

A fantastical 13th-century fortification sandwiched by a modern hotel in central Brussels.

The Devil’s own choice when he needs a drink in Brussels.

When you're a great Russian Tsar, even your vomit gets a statue.

This enormous steel tube is the biggest speaking horn in the world.

The world's largest model of our planetary system.

An illuminated manuscript comprising the life's work of a lone monk, inexplicably decorated with a portrait of Satan himself.

Sweden's first nuclear reactor, R1, can be visited 25 meters underground.

The vast chamber inside this abandoned cooling tower looks like something out of a sci-fi dystopia.

This former coal mine, now a fascinating museum, was the site of Belgium's worst mining disaster.

One of the oldest bank museums in Europe showcases unusual currencies of the world and other money-related miscellanea.

Belgium’s famous peeing statue has worn many hats (and coats, and pants), which are on display at this small museum.

Dummies recreate radiological discoveries from history.

Head underground and take a tour of the city's working sewer system, and see the underground river Senne, which defined Brussels for centuries before being covered in the 19th century.

Meet the bronze beloved pet to a family of famous peeing statues.

Medical history with an amazing, if frighting, collection of wax diseases on display.

Late at night, the bust of the "Dracula" actor was snuck onto the facade of this Budapest castle.

17th century palace once a meeting place for politicians.

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

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

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

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

The bust of Romania’s most notorious ruler, Vlad Dracula aka "Vlad the Impaler," keeps watch over the ruins of his medieval court.

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