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The abandoned military base looks like a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

One of the largest barracks of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy's military is now an abandoned ruin.

Dine on Hungarian-Jewish dishes at this multigenerational, family-run institution.

Legions of Roman soldiers bathed in this ancient spa complex under a Budapest transit station.

A two-way chairlift system between Zugliget and the highest point in the city.

Some of the greatest minds in the history of Hungarian art and science converged in this café.

From Austrians to Nazis to Soviets, this historic Budapest fortress has a history as complex as the city itself.

This Hungarian castle was built out of cardboard and wood until it proved so popular that it got upgraded to stone.

Built in 1870 at the bridge that connected Buda and Pest, this spectacular incline railway was almost lost forever during World War II.

One of the few Tudor palaces in Germany, which hosted a historic WWII meeting.

The "Prussian Versailles" that is as glorious today as when it was built.

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

German-style coffee and cake, just like Oma used to make it.

An abandoned train station in Munich constructed for the 1972 Olympic games.

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

A stairway to heaven, or to nowhere at all.

A mammoth WWII anti-air defense tower has been repurposed as a hotel with a rooftop garden.

Hamburgers are intensely proud of their tunnel beneath the river.

Once the tallest building in the world, this abandoned church is now a monument to the destruction of WWII.

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

The largest treasure hoard in Europe is contained in a castle that was bombed out during World War II.

A unique hanging cable-car navigates through Dresden, the oldest suspension railway in the world.

In addition to fine dairy products, the world's most beautiful milk shop also offers a feast for the eyes.

This heritage rail line meanders through Delaware’s Red Clay Valley.