Street artists transformed an abandoned air vent into the beloved Star Wars robot.

A bust of Franz Kafka spins in pieces, reflecting the writer's inner torment.

A Jenga-style cylindrical tower of books that appears to go on forever.

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.

A strange rock formation with numerous legends trying to explain it.

The metal-free wooden towers of Brück.

Unusual building appears to be haphazardly built from randomly piled bricks.

This architecturally eclectic fortress witnessed centuries of bloody turmoil, including the massacre of its ruling clan.

The oldest housing complex in Riga is a mini timeline of architectural trends.

According to legend a man pooped out the window of this tower to prove that it was straight.

In this truly magical place, rent hasn't been raised since the year 1520.

A small square plaque marks a failed assassination attempt that could have changed history.

A serious museum dedicated to two German comedians.

The taxidermy remains of the first brown bear to enter Germany in 170 years.

The unusually large seat sits atop the base of a ruined temple.

Go surfing on this urban wave, "hacked" by local surfers.

King Ludwig I's collection of beautiful women.

The footprint of a frustrated devil in Munich's Cathedral.

Housed in an old church, this hunting museum holds a collection of mythical bird-rabbit creatures.

Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.

The patron saint of spinsters grasps a container of dried blood.

A fearsome dragon clings to a corner of Munich's city hall.

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

This century-old cinema house has a marquee that has been hand painted by a single man for over 25 years.