Europe's beautiful architecture and the history it reflects is one of the main reasons people visit. Most tourists head to Paris, Amsterdam, Rome, and the other usual suspects without leaving any room in their itinerary for the more easterly destinations, although this is changing. Since I love eastern Europe with the fiery passion of a creeper writing Doctor Who fan fiction, I decided to compile a list of a few of my favorite old towns.
7. Sighisoara, Romania
Centered on the imposing Clock Tower and 12th century Citadel, Sighisoara's compact, brightly-colored old town is a delight to explore. What makes it most intriguing, though, is that it's the birthplace of Vlad Tepes, commonly known as Vlad the Impaler, who was the inspiration for Dracula.
