Sofia, Bulgaria
Statue of Sveta Sofia
"Holy Wisdom" overlooks the city that became its namesake.
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Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Alyosha Monument
A gigantic statue of a Russian soldier watches over the ancient city of Plovdiv, a prominent reminder of the Soviet period in Bulgaria.
Sofia, Bulgaria
The Bells Monument
"Unity, Creativity, Beauty."
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Plovdiv Roman Theater
This ancient theater, restored in the 20th century, lives on as a venue for dramatic and musical performances.
Sofia, Bulgaria
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
A striking symbol of the Bulgarian capital.
Sofia, Bulgaria
Museum of Socialist Art
A collection of art from Bulgaria's time as a communist state.
Rilski manastir, Bulgaria
Rila Monastery
This historic black and white monastery is one of Bulgaria's architectural jewels.
Sofia, Bulgaria
Monument to the Soviet Army
A Bulgarian monument to Russia's role in World War II is constantly being painted in pop culture protest.
Bucharest, Romania
Memorial of Rebirth
This memorial to the victims of the Romanian Revolution of 1989 is often compared to a potato on a skewer.
Sighișoara, Romania
Sighișoara Saxon Cemetery
This hauntingly beautiful cemetery outside a medieval citadel is full of winding paths and ivy-covered graves.
Sibiu, Romania
The "August von Spiess" Museum of Hunting
Packed to the ceiling with antique taxidermy and hunting arms.
Permanently Closed
Bucharest, Romania
Trajan and Wolf Statue
One of the most controversial statues in Romania is an emperor with no clothes.
Bucharest, Romania
Arcul de Triumf
Romania's triumphal arch looks out over Bucharest.
Viscri, Romania
Viscri Fortified Church
A medieval church built up to defend its village.
Bucharest, Romania
Palace of the Parliament
This communist behemoth is the heaviest building in the world and a legacy of a brutal regime.
Brașov, Romania
Biserica Neagră (The Black Church)
A fire once nearly devoured this gorgeous 14th-century Gothic cathedral.
Sibiu, Romania
Pharmacy Museum of Sibiu
A stunning 18th century pharmacy and medieval chemist's collection.
Brașov, Romania
Transylvania's "Hollywood" Signs
The European towns of Brașov and Râșnov each have proud signs reminiscent of the Hollywood sign.
Brașov, Romania
Strada Sforii (Rope Street)
This snug medieval lane is one of the narrowest streets in the world.
Bucharest, Romania
Curtea Veche (Old Princely Court)
The bust of Romania’s most notorious ruler, Vlad Dracula aka "Vlad the Impaler," keeps watch over the ruins of his medieval court.
Bucharest, Romania
Cărturești Carusel Bookstore
This once-derelict building is now one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world.
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.
Hunedoara, Romania
Corvin Castle
This fairy-tale castle would make Dracula (who is said to have been imprisoned there) jealous.
