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

A celebration of all things tacky, garish, and bizarrely creative in the Romanian capital.

This eccentric folly house was designed by Romanian thinker Bogdan-Petriceicu Hasdeu, with a helping hand from his deceased daughter's spirit.

A spooky spot along the road where things mysteriously seem to move uphill by themselves.

A medieval church built up to defend its village.

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

Romania's triumphal arch looks out over Bucharest.

Known as the Hintz House, this medieval pharmacy has been an apothecary's haven for nearly 450 years.

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

A stunning 18th century pharmacy and medieval chemist's collection.

Gigantic Romanian salt mines used to heal respiratory conditions.

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

This Romanian village may have been drowned, but it is long from forgotten.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

This massive underground salt mine now holds a sci-fi theme park in its depths.

Ancient stone dildos and other odd pieces of medical history are displayed at this quirky Cyprus gem.

The marble facade hides a little-known medical museum with early surgical instruments and rare copies of canonical texts.

This rare collection of human deformities displays fetuses with two faces, one eye, and "mermaid" legs.