Places Vegian Wants to Go

The legendary cliffside castle of three-time Voivode of Wallachia, Vlad the Impaler.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Romania's triumphal arch looks out over Bucharest.

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

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

One of the most controversial statues in Romania is an emperor with no clothes.

Cursed swimming pool left abandoned is now a favorite of filmmakers and ghost hunters.

An architect transformed this abandoned cement factory into his castle-like workshop.

Step back in time and witness the fall of Constantinople.

Eduardo Kobra’s breathtaking 32,300-square-foot graffiti wall took over Rio’s Olympic Boulevard.

There are thousands of tributes and memorials to the King, but none quite like this one in a Kraków city park.

This Polish cave has housed a dragon, a brothel, and an enduring legend.

Real bones which are said to have belonged to a Polish dragon.

An artificial date palm stands as a memorial to Warsaw's Jewish community.

In the summer, the area around this sculpture transforms into a vibrant concert venue.

Special benches that play Chopin's music are scattered throughout his native city.