Ottrott, France
Secret Passages of Mont Sainte-Odile
An ancient monastery, a locked room, and a mysterious book heist.
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Ottrott, France
An ancient monastery, a locked room, and a mysterious book heist.
Orschwiller, France
The castle was reconstructed to fit Kaiser Wilhelm II's romanticized vision of the Middle Ages.
Colmar, France
A charming little museum founded by the designer of the Statue of Liberty.
Colmar, France
This unusual piece of Renaissance art depicting the bodily horror of crucifixion and skin disease may have been inspired by fungus-induced hallucinations.
Thann, France
The remains of this castle, known as the Witch’s Eye, watch over the Thur Valley.
Weil am Rhein, Germany
A town that sets itself apart with supersized designer seating.
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
These paved rills bring freshwater into Altstadt and could spell wedding bells for whoever stumbles into the waters.
Karlsruhe, Germany
A kindergarten shaped like a cat with a tail that's a slide.
Wiesloch, Germany
This inconspicuous pharmacy went down in history as the first gas station in the world after fueling the first road trip ever taken.
Bristol, England
A miniature replica of the canine that became the logo for a large recording company.
Heidelberg, Germany
This historic funicular system combines the old with the new while offering delightful views over the surrounding valley.
Heidelberg, Germany
A small museum dedicated to the history and design of German packaging.
Gmina Leśnica, Poland
One of the largest amphitheaters in Europe is a former Nazi German gathering place that still stands today.
Bovec, Slovenia
A crumbling World War I fort that is reached through a series of concrete tunnels.
Predjama, Slovenia
Castle and secret tunnel withstood a siege until its owner was killed by the Holy Roman Empire, while sitting on the toilet.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
A relic from the Industrial Revolution got a second life as a contemporary performing arts space.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Slovenia's first mosque is a striking mix of Islamic and modernist architecture.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
A public work of art that also provides some relief from the summer heat.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
This former railway facility is the oldest in Slovenia, and now houses a museum showcasing the history of steam locomotives.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Strange rumors surround the artist who created these solemn metal guard dogs.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
The Slovenian architect designed many landmarks in the capital city, including his own dream house.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
A trough of 700 strange bronze faces runs through a narrow alley in Ljubljana's old town.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Martin Bricelj Baraga's monolithic sculpture measures the blueness of the sky, and changes color to match it.