Bucharest, Romania is noted for the real-life Prince Vlad III, who inspired Bram Stoker’s “Dracula,” as well as for the enormous Palace of Parliament, the secon-largest building in the world. You’ll need comfortable shoes and a passport to tour its opulent halls and halls — it boasts 1,100 in total.

Don’t miss the Village Museum, a Bucharest must-see attraction of centuries-old homes. Have children? Take them out to romp in Cismigiu Gardens, a central park with huge playgrounds that locals and tourists alike both love.

You can also book a fun boat trip right in Bucharest at Herastrau Park and Lake. Bonus? There are playgrounds there, too, as well as a fair amount of excellent dining choices. Like live music? Check out a concert in the lovely Romanian Athenaeum.