Places adyban07 Wants to Go

This giant, 83-year-old ship elevator is an engineering feat to behold.

The highest cold-water geyser in the world.

Centuries of warfare, tragedy, executions, and poetry come together in this 13th-century fortress.

The monumental home of Prussia’s eccentric "Cannon King."

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

An officers prison camp believed to be impregnable by the Germans saw over 30 successful escapes.

A dilapidated space station with overtones of 'Alien' and 'Bladerunner' featuring a multiplayer games galore.

The sweet story of how American cargo planes became known as "Candy Bombers" during the Berlin Blockade.

A historic steam train meanders along one of the most scenic rail routes in Germany's Black Forest.

This beautiful 19th-century temple stands atop the ruins of its predecessor.

Originally envisioned by King Ludwig II to rival Versailles, Herrenchiemsee's "New Palace" remains half-gilded for lack of funds.

This historic funicular system combines the old with the new while offering delightful views over the surrounding valley.

The last bastion of Roman presence north of the Alps looms over a German town.

An engineering wonder at Pillnitz Castle protects a precious 230-year-old flowering shrub.

An ornate century-old elevator still connects the two halves of Bad Schandau.

The largest brick bridge in the world.

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

Retirement home for giant obsolete machines.

The medieval institution is home to the precious treasure stolen in World War II in one of the greatest art thefts of the 20th century.

The world's oldest rose is so tough it survived being bombed in World War II.

Twisted trees shaped by coastal winds make this woodland look like something from a spooky story.

An elegant chandelier hangs over this ancient sewer chamber, now open for concerts and public tours.

A former ironworks that was the first UNESCO industrial site.

This Dresden church was purposely rebuilt Protestant after being demolished in World War II.