Places aemem Wants to Go

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

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

Every hour the doors open to reenact the legend of the heroic mayor who saved his town by drinking a gallon of wine.

A statue honors the local legend that the devil helped build St. Mary's church after being tricked into thinking it was going to be a wine bar.

The small alleys in Lübeck's Old Town are a result of medieval urban sprawl.

One of the oldest cemeteries in Germany was originally used for victims of a cholera epidemic.

Shimmering sea-colored mosaics and Jesus statues cover this opulent building.

The largest bell in the world has been swinging high above a Cologne cathedral for almost a century.

Each year, Germany's "City of Dragons" slays the world's largest walking robot.

It's good luck to be mocked by this monkey.

This sprawling Jewish cemetery is one of the largest in Europe.

A series of haunting wooden totems are hidden in the woods surrounding a German environmental center.

Walk inside a half mile long crevice right outside the town of Garmisch Partenkirchen.

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

Crop circles inspired this whimsical garden in Germany.

A stunning two-story timepiece within a medieval Brick Gothic church.

This magnificent museum claims to house the cranium of a disciple and the skull of a pope.

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

A towering monument to war, located on a beautifully peaceful hill.

A tiny chapel clings to a precipice above Germany’s gemstone capital.

The largest brick bridge in the world.

The world's tallest church tower reveals a spectacular view to anyone up to the task of climbing the daunting staircase.

A collection of artworks exclusively created by the mentally ill that was almost burned by Nazi culture police.

This incredible stone temple is a monument to death, victory, and fantasy architecture.