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

A Romanian church built from one single oak.

Check out engineering marvels of the past at this unintentionally retrofuturist museum.

A medieval church built up to defend its village.

This enormous abandoned prison was once dubbed the "Bastille of Romania."

Gigantic Romanian salt mines used to heal respiratory conditions.

This communist behemoth is the heaviest building in the world and a legacy of a brutal regime.

A collection of items from a way of life that no longer exists.

A fire once nearly devoured this gorgeous 14th-century Gothic cathedral.

Something's watching you.

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

Romania's only crater lake with water as pure as if distilled.

This snug medieval lane is one of the narrowest streets in the world.

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

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

A muddy alien landscape that is home to rare species of exotic plants.

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

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

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

No one knows who built this strange cave of worship or exactly why.

Conspiracy theories and occult legends surround this mysterious natural rock formation.

A giant portrait of an ancient king looms over the river.

This once-derelict building is now one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world.

Once an opulent Art Nouveau hotspot, the Constanța Casino is one of Romania's most beautiful abandoned buildings.