Places Guthbrand Wants to Go

A tiny chapel clings to a precipice above Germany’s gemstone capital.

A rare example of a German cemetery with traditional grave markers dating back several generations.

Made from trees and then abandoned, this fence is still growing along a path in Germany.

The many—66 to be exact—faces of the German forest.

A stunning two-story timepiece within a medieval Brick Gothic church.

The stones of this formerly witch-obsessed castle were used to build a church.

This riverside restaurant has been serving customers since 1146.

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.

An ornate century-old elevator still connects the two halves of Bad Schandau.

This 8th-century Bavarian monastery is home to an exquisite Baroque-era library.

A meteorite-bounded town in Bavaria.

The world's tallest church tower reveals a spectacular view to anyone up to the task of climbing the daunting staircase.

A fearsome dragon clings to a corner of Munich's city hall.

Money made from smuggling sugar helped create this wondrous rock maze in honor of the Prussian Queen Louise.

The oldest Jewish cemetery in Europe survived Hitler's Germany.

These 18th century gardens tell a rocky story of the son of Odysseus.

The last Tsar of Russia constructed this private church just so he could attend services when visiting his wife's hometown.

Named for the biblical warrior, the largest castle in Israel actually dates to the Middle Ages.

One of the oldest seagoing boats in the world can be found at the Dover Museum.

This ancient trail climbs the mountain where a Latin League cult worshipped Jupiter, its main deity.

An abandoned bell tower in the middle of nowhere is the last testimony of a forgotten medieval village.

This cathedral hides a sculpted dog that determines your fate and an unexploded shell from World War II.

This one-of-a-kind archeological site is home to strange prehistoric ruins, the original use of which is still a mystery.

One of the highest mountain passes in Europe has been ranked among the best driving roads in the world.