This communist behemoth is the heaviest building in the world and a legacy of a brutal regime.

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

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

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

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

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

Something's watching you.

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

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

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

A small town Romanian cemetery filled with darkly humorous gravestones.