Ruins in Germany

A preserved Nazi munitions factory hidden in the forest, now a quiet memorial to those who once labored and suffered there.

Near Dresden, a scenic medieval castle ruin offers atmospheric views, educational ties to forestry, and a glimpse into Saxony’s past.

These crumbling monastery ruins inspired a master of German Romanticism.

The ruins of a medieval castle that survived two sieges.

This elaborate stone bridge over the Neisse river has sat in pieces since 1945.

An imperial church bombed to ruins during WWII now stands as a jagged memorial.

A ruined castle stands atop a hill surrounded by dragon lore.

This natural hill rose another 130 feet from the debris and rubble added after World War II.

These former Nazi anti-aircraft towers offer a singular view of the north of Berlin in the summer, and a sanctuary for bats in winter.

Obscured within a ring of trees, this abandoned World War II relic hides on a German hillside.

Medieval ruins on a tiny island amid a flooded lake offer romantic respite to lovers seeking privacy.

An abandoned NSA listening post on Berlin's "Devil's Mountain."

This ancient ruined monastery has been destroyed by fire so many times that it seems like God hates it.

The stones of this formerly witch-obsessed castle were used to build a church.

The industrial monstrosity known as Bagger 258 is a colossal mining machine built in the DDR - but now left for dead in a German field.

A former ironworks that was the first UNESCO industrial site.