Frâncești, Romania
One Wood Monastery
A Romanian church built from one single oak.
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Frâncești, Romania
A Romanian church built from one single oak.
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Known as the Hintz House, this medieval pharmacy has been an apothecary's haven for nearly 450 years.
Timișoara, Romania
A collection of items from a way of life that no longer exists.
Sibiu, Romania
A stunning 18th century pharmacy and medieval chemist's collection.
Brașov, Romania
The European towns of Brașov and Râșnov each have proud signs reminiscent of the Hollywood sign.
Wallachia, Romania
The growing stones of Romania.
Sibiu, Romania
Something's watching you.
Bucharest, Romania
The preserved arm of a third-century sorcerer is believed to have the power to lift curses and spells.
Praid, Romania
Gigantic Romanian salt mines used to heal respiratory conditions.
Municipiul Sebeș, Romania
Romania's "Red Ravine" is a little-known natural wonder that bears a resemblance to the Grand Canyon.
Brașov, Romania
This snug medieval lane is one of the narrowest streets in the world.
Harghita County, Romania
Romania's only crater lake with water as pure as if distilled.
Bușteni, Romania
Conspiracy theories and occult legends surround this mysterious natural rock formation.
Chișcău, Romania
This bone-filled cave got its name after they found 140 bear skeletons inside.
Câmpina, Romania
This eccentric folly house was designed by Romanian thinker Bogdan-Petriceicu Hasdeu, with a helping hand from his deceased daughter's spirit.
Bucharest, Romania
One of the most controversial statues in Romania is an emperor with no clothes.
Comuna Budești, Romania
A spooky spot along the road where things mysteriously seem to move uphill by themselves.
Romanii de Jos, Romania
Religious structure known for its sculpted details.
Mogoșoaia, Romania
17th century palace once a meeting place for politicians.
Sighetu Marmației, Romania
A memorial museum to the political prisoners who were held at Sighet Prison, once one of the most feared places in Romania.
Comuna Arefu, Romania
The ancient Greek Titan guards this massive dam holding a lightning bolt to symbolize electricity.
Viscri, Romania
A medieval church built up to defend its village.
Bucharest, Romania
Romania's triumphal arch looks out over Bucharest.
Sibiu, Romania
Packed to the ceiling with antique taxidermy and hunting arms.