Boudry, Switzerland
Saut de Brot
This lovely little bridge hidden in a Switzerland gorge is essentially a fairytale.
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Boudry, Switzerland
This lovely little bridge hidden in a Switzerland gorge is essentially a fairytale.
Thann, France
The remains of this castle, known as the Witch’s Eye, watch over the Thur Valley.
Belfort, France
A colossal sculptural lion built by the same man who designed the Statue of Liberty.
Castellane, France
Buddha and Jesus tower over this French mountainside headquarters of the Aumism religious cult.
Laffrey, France
On the shores of Lake Laffrey, a monument commemorating one of Napoleon Bonaparte's most compelling victories.
Villaspesa, Spain
The geomorphology of the Turia Valley could easily be mistaken for Utah or Arizona.
Talayuelas, Spain
A fiery-red region of scooped out land still largely untouched by civilization, tourists or otherwise.
Vienna, Austria
This grand manse has been transformed into a museum devoted to one of the founders of Fantastic Realism.
Lübben, Germany
Explore the complex ecology of this multifaceted nature preserve by riverboat.
Lautertal (Odenwald), Germany
This natural "sea of stones" was once used by the Romans as a quarry.
Mühltal, Germany
The birthplace of an eccentric alchemist and possible inspiration for the fictional reanimator of monsters.
Darmstadt, Germany
This remarkable parking garage in Darmstadt has lived several lives and still contains remnants of its World War I past.
Darmstadt, Germany
1898 German railroad depot museum with working engines, steam train excursions, and hands-on displays.
Darmstadt, Germany
This baroque palace displays an impressive collection of taxidermy, art, and rare objects from the days of courtly hunting.
Darmstadt, Germany
A German apartment building hosting as many trees as human occupants.
Darmstadt, Germany
Crop circles inspired this whimsical garden in Germany.
Darmstadt, Germany
The last Tsar of Russia constructed this private church just so he could attend services when visiting his wife's hometown.
Darmstadt, Germany
The zoological collection at the Hessisches Landesmuseum hosts some of the world's oldest habitat dioramas.
Darmstadt, Germany
A former Nazi lookout tower with a magnificent view of the Rhineland.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Denmark’s oldest bakery is home to the 'Wednesday Snail,' one of the best cinnamon rolls on the planet.
Sannicola, Italy
This 10th-century seaside abbey holds spectacular views and a window into the past.
Otranto, Italy
A 1,000-year-old church holds the bones of the Christian martyrs who died hiding inside it.
Castro, Italy
Wander through the Corridor of Wonders in these stunning limestone caverns.
Melendugno, Italy
Dramatic sea stacks adorn the coast of this small village on the Adriatic coast.