Cologne, Germany
Secret Grave in the Pylon of Severinsbrücke Bridge
The body of at least one victim of a construction accident was left behind in the collapsed pylon, buried under tons of concrete.
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Cologne, Germany
The body of at least one victim of a construction accident was left behind in the collapsed pylon, buried under tons of concrete.
Cologne, Germany
Thousands of tourists and residents in Cologne affix "love padlocks" on the Hohenzollernbrücke Bridge to symbolize their affections.
Cologne, Germany
A church filled with the bones of hundreds of virgins martyrs—or so they say.
Munich, Germany
German-style coffee and cake, just like Oma used to make it.
Bad Schussenried, Germany
This Rococo church is known as the most beautiful village church in the world, and does not disappoint.
Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, France
A natural arch carved by a river gave its name to the so-called "Cave of Forgotten Dreams."
Paris, France
A 16th-century fountain marks the site of a lost medieval cemetery once filled with mass graves.
Paris, France
The narrowest street in Paris.
Selçuk, Turkey
Carvings in Turkey's Marble Road may have directed ancient Romans to a hidden brothel.
Kuşadası, Turkey
A charming beach town in Turkey captures all the colors of the rainbow.
Kuşadası, Turkey
This Turkish cave boasts some rather bizarre associations with the King of Mount Olympus.
Bruges, Belgium
The oldest cemetery in Belgium.
Galle, Sri Lanka
This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
This peaceful sanctuary is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Colombo.
Nanuoya, Sri Lanka
Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This museum housed in a former brothel explores the past and present of sex work in Amsterdam.
Baarle-Hertog, Belgium
A tribute to smugglers and the Butter Wars.
Baarle-Hertog, Belgium
A reconstructed World War I-era communications array that was once hidden in plain sight.
Duffel, Belgium
The birthplace of the titular coat and related products celebrates its claim to fame with a statue of a coat.
Zutendaal, Belgium
No shoes allowed on this trail, which is designed to be experienced barefoot.
Bruges, Belgium
You can spot this teeny tiny stained-glass window from the Bonifacius bridge.
Baarle-Hertog, Belgium
This residence straddles a border between Belgium and the Netherlands.
Antwerp, Belgium
This interactive sculpture allows visitors to leave a message in case a friend passes by.
Brussels, Belgium
A shining memorial to a Belgian hero is said to bring luck to anyone who touches it.