Plaques celebrating Lithuanian writers freckle a wall of this picture-perfect path.

The pyramid and dome deep inside the Dzūkija forest are believed to channel divine energy.

This magnificent Art Deco church is a reflection of Lithuania’s turbulent history.

The largest coin pyramid in the world is a carefully balanced stack of over 1,000,000 pieces.

Over time, this castle grew to encompass the entire island.

Travelers who fall victim to this mermaid's charms are destined to stay in Užupis forever.

The oldest funicular in Lithuania has been climbing this steep hill since 1931.

Museum deep in the catacombs of St. Michael the Archangel Church is explored by touch, sound, and smell.

Sculpture garden of religious statues made it through Soviet rule.

Legend has it that Napoleon Bonaparte fell in love with this Gothic church.

A memorial to the murdered Jews of Kaunas.

A narrow strip of land is home to the tallest migrating dunes in Europe.

Lithuania's outdoor sculpture trail of wooden folk art.

Hidden in a secluded Greek cove is a pristine beach marred only by the rusting smuggler's hulk stranded on its shores.

This 11th-century structure is one of the oldest churches in Romania.

A medieval church built up to defend its village.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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