After falling into disuse, this imposing department store found new life as a Hollywood backdrop and a theater.

One of the few German synagogues to survive the Kristallnacht pogrom has been beautifully restored.

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

This temple to the sturm and drang of Richard Wagner contains a dragon's cave and reptile zoo full of living "dragons."

Thousands of flowers create enchanting pink tunnels over the city streets.

A pair of giant stone heads represent the ancient Roman saints beheaded here.