This quaint museum tells about more than just the birth of Jesus: "betlémy" are an important piece of Czech history.

This ruined castle perched atop a rocky peak is a great place for a hike.

A larger-than-life statue of the German revolutionist stands proud in a small town where he never lived.

Before serving as James Bond's Casino Royale, this Victorian-era spa catered to the world's elite.

A mansion where wonders of Christmas are celebrated all year long.

This brass doorknob is a nod to a local literary figure.

Art historians have debated the identity of this medieval stone rider since the 19th century.

A beautiful collection of taxidermy birds and rare pomological wax models.

A local museum honors the history of Bamberg’s unique cultural heritage: growing crops in the heart of the city.

This tiny German village has staked claim to being the center of the union following Brexit.

A collection of 4,000 thimbles that's more versatile than one might imagine.

A scale rocket of an Ariane 5 rocket serves as a monument to a pioneer of space science.

A whimsical garden of outsider art in the Spanish countryside.

The only museum dedicated entirely to the dry stone walling technique.

This ancient amphitheater was restored in the early 1990s.

Continental Europe's only museum devoted to salt and pepper shakers features more than 20,000 designs.

You'll need a microscope to see some of the minuscule masterpieces in this modest museum.

This ancient fort has been a great insight into the Roman presence in the region.

Once a spa resort, then a tuberculosis sanatorium, and now a crumbling ruin.

A private collector gathered these sound machines and musical instruments across five continents.

The legendary bathing site of a Moorish queen is actually part of a Roman fish farm.

In this coastal town, the time-honored tradition of reenacting the struggle between the Christians and Moors includes the arrival of the Moorish fleet.

A well-restored ancient archaeology site gives a real feel for life during the Roman age.

Fascinating exhibits of prehistoric and ancient artifacts displayed with a uniquely modern touch.