After local authorities changed the design, the building's architect, Le Corbusier, wanted nothing to do with it.

A socialist building dedicated to teachers showcases one of the largest Soviet mosaics in the world.

Check the time in 145 countries at once with this East German relic.

A haunting contrast of trains that both saved and took the lives of Jewish children in Nazi Germany.

One of the most iconic neon ads of former East Germany.

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

A famous big wave from Japan serves as a tribute to the victims of the disastrous Elbe flood.

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

In the middle of a Vienna square, Roman ruins dating back some 2,000 years are on display.

Museum devoted to the artificial language of Esperanto.

Handsomely crafted representations of our round planet.

A patriotic medieval knight in driven-nail armor raised money for widows and orphans of WWI.

An ornate private entrance to the Vienna subway built specifically for the emperor.

A massive relic of the communist era of Berlin.

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

Ninety years after his execution, the man accused of starting the Reichstag fire was given a final resting place.

This gateway to subterranean Hanover plays jazz, pop and rock to surprised passersby.

Blending modern art with Baroque architecture, this wondrous mosaic grotto serves as the late artist's final creation.

A living descendant of the famous tree that helped Isaac Newton develop the theory of gravity.

These ancient rune stones plucked from the countryside now call this university park home.

Once a path for Jewish funeral processions, this unassuming alleyway is rich in local lore.

This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.

Italian cave with exceptional acoustics and an unsavory history.

According to Greek mythology, this natural spring is the home of a freshwater nymph.