Leipzig, Germany
Völkerschlachtdenkmal (Monument to the Battle of the Nations)
This incredible stone temple is a monument to death, victory, and fantasy architecture.
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Leipzig, Germany
This incredible stone temple is a monument to death, victory, and fantasy architecture.
Berlin, Germany
Metro station with a claim to rock n' roll fame.
Quedlinburg, Germany
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.
Berlin, Germany
A monument to the three wars that led to German unification towers within a Berlin traffic circle.
Augsburg, Germany
In this truly magical place, rent hasn't been raised since the year 1520.
Potsdam, Germany
The "Prussian Versailles" that is as glorious today as when it was built.
Dresden, Germany
This Dresden church was purposely rebuilt Protestant after being demolished in World War II.
Thale, Germany
This enchanting mountain plateau celebrates spooky local folklore.
Berlin, Germany
Germany's Glienicke Bridge has a shady history of clandestine meetings, espionage, and spycraft.
Berlin, Germany
A brush maker used his factory to protect blind Jews from the Gestapo.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
Horrifically creative torture devices and shame punishments line the walls of this chilling museum.
Berlin, Germany
Tiny memorials honor individual victims of the Holocaust.
Berlin, Germany
Cold war icon and onetime "hole" in the iron curtain.
Dresden, Germany
The largest treasure hoard in Europe is contained in a castle that was bombed out during World War II.
Lübben, Germany
Explore the complex ecology of this multifaceted nature preserve by riverboat.
Dresden, Germany
In addition to fine dairy products, the world's most beautiful milk shop also offers a feast for the eyes.
Berlin, Germany
These brass bunnies honor the rabbits that dominated the no-man's-land around the Berlin Wall.
Erfurt, Germany
This historic stone bridge has an entire neighborhood clinging to its sides.
Berlin, Germany
Beneath the impressive baroque cathedral that rises from the center of Berlin lies the largest collection of Prussian royals in the world.
Munich, Germany
Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.
Wuppertal, Germany
This "floating railway" is one of the world's oldest monorail systems.
Dresden, Germany
When the rain falls, this drain system turns into a musical instrument.
Berlin, Germany
On the Spree bank, discover one of the last reminders of a symbolic wall that divided, and was torn down by the people.
Berlin, Germany
This Berlin island is home to a flock of free-roaming peacocks, as well as a historic ivory folly.