This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

From Nazi chemicals to the CIA, this architectural marvel has played a fascinating role in German history.

A monument to the "father of modern warfare" Gustav II Adolf.

This proud Teutonic warrior rises out of a German forest heralding a victory and measuring lightning.

One of the most iconic neon ads of former East Germany.

This giant, 83-year-old ship elevator is an engineering feat to behold.

The world's first and only three-segment bascule bridge folds up into the shape of a capital "N" to let boat traffic through.

This small exhibition displays equipment and artifacts once belonging to the feared Stasi secret police.

The Suurhusen church tower in Germany leans over farther than the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.

The Goose Girl of Göttingen, Germany might well be the most kissed girl in the world.

This futuristic German television spire is actually the world's largest digital clock.

According to a satirical conspiracy theory that persists today, this German city of 300,000 is a hoax invented by the CIA.

After a nearly successful attempt on Hitler's life, the conspirators met their fate in the courtyard of this Berlin building.

Legendary site where an evil bishop was devoured by rodents.

Metro station with a claim to rock n' roll fame.

Every hour the doors open to reenact the legend of the heroic mayor who saved his town by drinking a gallon of wine.

A statue honors the local legend that the devil helped build St. Mary's church after being tricked into thinking it was going to be a wine bar.

Originally envisioned by King Ludwig II to rival Versailles, Herrenchiemsee's "New Palace" remains half-gilded for lack of funds.

Horrifically creative torture devices and shame punishments line the walls of this chilling museum.

Hamburgers are intensely proud of their tunnel beneath the river.

This painted Lego bridge is the product of over a century of locomotive history.

This Dresden church was purposely rebuilt Protestant after being demolished in World War II.