Schwangau, Germany
MarienBrücke (Maria Bridge)
A unique bridge with an equally unique view.
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Schwangau, Germany
A unique bridge with an equally unique view.
Utrecht, Netherlands
This still-celebrated home was a radical architectural experiment in 3D De Stijl.
Santpoort-Zuid, Netherlands
The ruins of a medieval castle that once belonged to one of the most powerful families in the Netherlands.
Haarlem, Netherlands
Oldest Museum of the Netherlands is a true cabinet of curiosities.
Billund, Denmark
The original home of the Lego has a huge amusement park dedicated to the iconic plastic toy.
Jelling, Denmark
Mounds, rune stones, and a 1,000-year-old church, left behind by Denmark's first two kings.
Wierschem, Germany
This medieval castle overlooking the Elzbach river looks just like it did hundreds of years ago.
Ettal, Germany
A small but immensely extravagant palace built by the "Night King."
Schwangau, Germany
The fairy tale castle of the “fairy-tale king,” this was also the inspiration for Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty.”
Chiemsee, Germany
Originally envisioned by King Ludwig II to rival Versailles, Herrenchiemsee's "New Palace" remains half-gilded for lack of funds.
Heidelberg, Germany
Sitting in the basement of a castle, the largest wine barrel in the world is bigger than most apartments.
IJsselstein, Netherlands
For the holidays, the tallest broadcasting tower in the Netherlands turns into one of the world's tallest Christmas trees.