Lovely gardens dot Herastrau Park, a large green space built around a lake in Bucharest, Romania

“Memorial of Rebirth” sculpture in front of former communist headquarters in Bucharest, Romania, where dictator Nicolae Ceausescu made his final speech

Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest, Romania, was built to honor heroes of the Romanian War of Independence

Sumptuous dining room in Peles Castle. Built for King Carol, the castle is located in the village of Sinaia, just south of Brasov, Romania.

Peles Castle in Romania is located in the small town of Sinaia, near Brasov. It is one of the most luxurious castles ever built.