A piece of solitude and tranquility in the heart of East Saint Paul.

This landmark honoring a local beer brand is an iconic part of the Minneapolis skyline.

The only arched bridge made of stone on the entire Mississippi River.

An old water tower converted into a functioning large Swedish coffee pot showcases Lindström, Minnesota's Swedish roots

Chicago's Navy Pier on Lake Michigan was a training hub for aircraft carrier pilots during WWII.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.

This old residential building was once the largest flour mill in the world.

Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.

For patriotic Russians, this memorial honoring the Soviet soldiers who died liberating Berlin in 1945 is the most sacred location outside of Russia.

Known simply as "The Hand," this famous public sculpture in Berlin was featured in a Depeche Mode music video.

In the summer of 1957, a massive architectural exhibition showed off the future of urban living in this German neighborhood.

The bunker where Hitler took his own life is hidden under this deliberately ordinary parking lot.

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.

Concerts, art, offices, and a café in what used to be Berlin's first crematorium.

A prime example of socialist modernist architecture, wrapped in a enormous fresco about the media.

A socialist building dedicated to teachers showcases one of the largest Soviet mosaics in the world.

At one of Berlin’s oldest churches, visitors can place mosaic tiles to help restore a medieval mural.

A fascinating insight into daily life in the Eastern Bloc.

The site of the famous Nazi book burning campaign of 1933 remembers its "Night of Shame".

Dedicated to the European Sinti and Roma peoples murdered during the Holocaust.

This $3 million model train takes you through Chicago, Seattle, and the thousands of miles in between.

Opened in 1956, the first modern indoor shopping mall in the world was inspired by the shopping arcades found in European cities.

A 115-year-old restored German dining hall awaits those who venture beneath the Minnesota State Capitol.