Prague, Czechia
The Museum of Alchemists and Magicians of Old Prague
The history of occult science is turned into a creepshow at this lurid Prague tourist attraction.
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Prague, Czechia
The history of occult science is turned into a creepshow at this lurid Prague tourist attraction.
Berlin, Germany
Cold war icon and onetime "hole" in the iron curtain.
Berlin, Germany
The walls of Germany's Parliament still show the scars of the Red Army takeover in World War II.
Berlin, Germany
A restaurant and observation deck built in a unique broadcasting antenna.
Berlin, Germany
The site of the famous Nazi book burning campaign of 1933 remembers its "Night of Shame".
Berlin, Germany
A fascinating insight into daily life in the Eastern Bloc.
Berlin, Germany
Thousands of coffin-like pillars make up this controversial Holocaust memorial.
Cologne, Germany
The largest bell in the world has been swinging high above a Cologne cathedral for almost a century.
Cologne, Germany
Thousands of tourists and residents in Cologne affix "love padlocks" on the Hohenzollernbrücke Bridge to symbolize their affections.
Nuremberg, Germany
This historic toy museum brings a little whimsy to a city not usually remembered for such things.
Nuremberg, Germany
This lurid German fountain plots the sad course of marriage from dating to death.
Nuremberg, Germany
This abandoned coliseum was intended to be a grand Nazi rallying ground before it was halted at the end of the war.
Nuremberg, Germany
A castle from the Holy Roman Empire that hosts traveling youth... in its stables.
Munich, Germany
This century-old cinema house has a marquee that has been hand painted by a single man for over 25 years.
Munich, Germany
Go surfing on this urban wave, "hacked" by local surfers.
Munich, Germany
The patron saint of spinsters grasps a container of dried blood.
Munich, Germany
Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.
Prague, Czechia
A bust of Franz Kafka spins in pieces, reflecting the writer's inner torment.
Prague, Czechia
This tipsy office building in downtown Prague was originally called “Fred and Ginger.”
Prague, Czechia
Synagogue built from the stones of Solomon's temple contains the golem of Prague.
Prague, Czechia
A turn of the century building boasting some of the most beautiful art nouveau architecture in Prague.
Oslo, Norway
The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.
Oslo, Norway
One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."
Bergen, Norway
A favorite with sightseers and locals alike, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.