• Austrian Imperial Neptune Baths of Băile Herculane (Băile Imperiale Austriece "Neptun")

Although the Neptune Baths are now abandoned and in decrepit, neglected condition, it remains one of the grandest- and oldest- spa resorts in Europe. The area of Băile Herculane dates back to 153 AD, and has been under the rule of the Roman, Hungarian, Ottoman, and Austro-Hungarian Empires. It is well known for its healing thermal springs, and the cultural melange led to a legend that Hercules and Roman officials bathed in these very waters. The current structure of the Neptune Baths (including a statue of Hercules) was built between 1883 and 1886, and takes up nearly 4,000 square meters with 63 individual rooms and four communal pools. In addition to being a health and medical center, it was famed for visits from aristocrats and royalty, specifically the Hapsburgs. Nearby Soviet-era hotels, also abandoned, emphasize the stark contrast in architectural style and opulence.