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

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

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

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

The romantic botanic tunnel feels like a well-kept secret.

Some call this eerie forest of crooked trees the "Bermuda Triangle of Romania."

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

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

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

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

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

Moss and stone turn this waterfall into an otherworldly liquid veil.

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

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

Sealing couples' love since just after World War I.

A towering spire in the fortress of Kalemegdan honors the victorious armies of Serbia during their struggles against the Ottoman Empire.

The unusual sculptures are believed to be powerful political symbols.

Popular river that runs through the remote Serbian municipality of Leskovac.

A misnamed well, with a deep dark past.

Ride in 1960s style on the private luxury train Marshal Josip Tito used to travel around Yugoslavia.

Religious perseverance and cultural coexistence manifest in an architectural gem that multiple wars couldn't topple.

The bizarre rocks of Đavolja Varoš are the result of natural erosion.

Despite being pillaged and destroyed a number over times down the centuries, this historic church still sort of stands.

A pair of connected skyscrapers form this symbolic gateway.