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

A memorial museum to the political prisoners who were held at Sighet Prison, once one of the most feared places in Romania.

A medieval church built up to defend its village.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This fairy-tale castle would make Dracula (who is said to have been imprisoned there) jealous.

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

Once the legendary capital of the Dacian Kingdom, this city has been reduced to mere ruins.

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

Something's watching you.

Religious structure known for its sculpted details.

Romania's triumphal arch looks out over Bucharest.

This memorial to the victims of the Romanian Revolution of 1989 is often compared to a potato on a skewer.

This museum offers a journey back to the Belle Epoque era of Romania.

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

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

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

17th century palace once a meeting place for politicians.

This sign marks the entrance to a tiny proto-state within the small country of Moldova.

A forgotten remnant of the Soviet Union, Transnistria is an unrecognized country hidden behind a heavily militarized border between Moldova and Ukraine.