Berlin, Germany
Hall of Mirrors in Clärchens Ballhaus
This classic restaurant features a gorgeous mirror-clad room.
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Berlin, Germany
This classic restaurant features a gorgeous mirror-clad room.
Berlin, Germany
Beneath the impressive baroque cathedral that rises from the center of Berlin lies the largest collection of Prussian royals in the world.
Berlin, Germany
The most visited, and possibly most controversial, museum in Germany.
Leek, England
This haunting stone chasm is a hotbed of mossy rock and English legend.
Mow Cop, England
This crumbling folly looks like an enchanted left over from Middle Earth.
Ettal, Germany
A small but immensely extravagant palace built by the "Night King."
Mühltal, Germany
The birthplace of an eccentric alchemist and possible inspiration for the fictional reanimator of monsters.
Hyde Park, New York
"A hideous albatross in the Hudson River Valley."
Centerport, New York
An eccentric playboy's astounding natural history collection.
Washington, D.C.
This lonely waterfront memorial to the men of the Titanic was erected by the "Women of America."
New York, New York
The only home that Alexander Hamilton ever owned has a history almost as troubled as his own.
New York, New York
A crumbling staircase in upper Manhattan is all that remains of one of the most important sites in sports history.
Jumièges, France
Sacked by Vikings, blessed by William the Conqueror, dealt a fatal blow during the French Revolution—these ruins have seen it all.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Cat art as far as the eye can see.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This impressive collection of rare books on ancient mysticism inspired author Dan Brown.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A rare view of a preserved Victorian science museum.
New York, New York
A treasure trove of artifacts, books, and artwork from the "golden age" of exploration.
Tintern, Wales
This well-preserved Cistercian Abbey in a romantic pastoral setting has inspired artists like the poet Wordsworth.
Coleford, England
The mysterious, fantastical woodland inspiration for "The Lord of the Rings."
Vienna, Austria
The final resting place for the remains of 143 Habsburg royalty.
Cambridge, Massachusetts
This peaceful Massachusetts graveyard was one of the first "garden-style" cemeteries in America.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
The official atomic museum of the United States explores the explosive and productive history of a much maligned energy source.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Stepping away from the glitz of mobsters and casinos to learn about the other history of Vegas.
Bronx, New York
The first "Hall of Fame" in America was designed by legendary Gilded Age architect Stanford White for what was then the NYU uptown campus.