To the great disappointment of doomsdayers, this codex merely contains records of the Moon and Venus.

Ruins of a German castle on top of a towering stone pillar.

This poignant tribute to the White Rose movement showcases artifacts related to the heroic anti-Nazi struggle.

A fascinating insight into daily life in the Eastern Bloc.

This "floating railway" is one of the world's oldest monorail systems.

The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.

Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens.

Baroque celebration of the end of the Great Plague of Vienna.

Built to give thanks for the passing of a plague epidemic, this cathedral is a one-of-a-kind architectural hybrid.

One of the most easily accessible examples of the rare 1960s UFO houses.

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

Resting in the middle of an Austrian river, this sci-fi "island" lets people cross in neon style.

Austria's ultra-modern art museum looks like Cthulhu's giant alien heart.

Double spiral staircases are not unheard of, but they are very rare.

The world's oldest grape-producing vine has survived four centuries of turmoil and even has its own anthem.

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

A castle from the Holy Roman Empire that hosts traveling youth... in its stables.

This impressive castle looms over small German town.

Terrifically morbid cemetary and site of famous Paracelsus' grave.

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

Sitting in the basement of a castle, the largest wine barrel in the world is bigger than most apartments.

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

For years, the remains of this ancient Roman fortress were hidden under an orchard.

For the holidays, the tallest broadcasting tower in the Netherlands turns into one of the world's tallest Christmas trees.