This airport currywurst stand is made out of retro airplane parts.

Four-story slides send people whizzing through the math department at this Munich university.

This beautiful 19th-century temple stands atop the ruins of its predecessor.

One of the most easily accessible examples of the rare 1960s UFO houses.

These bronze pamphlets remember a remarkable group of Germans who fearlessly opposed the Nazis in the very center of their power.

This poignant tribute to the White Rose movement showcases artifacts related to the heroic anti-Nazi struggle.

The scars of World War II are preserved on its walls.

Go surfing on this urban wave, "hacked" by local surfers.

Golden cobblestones remember a time when this small alley was used to avoid having to give a Nazi salute.

Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.

The footprint of a frustrated devil in Munich's Cathedral.

An unofficial monument to the late King of Pop sits at the base of a Renaissance composer's statue

This tribute to the 16th-century composer is now an unusual shrine to Michael Jackson.

Among the ostentatious rococo ornamentation of this church, an image of death cuts the life-thread.

From open waters to open dance floors—this decommissioned ferry has been transformed into a lively nightclub.

This massive statue is the personification of Bavaria and the first colossal statue of the modern period composed of bronze.

A giant snail sculpture looking longingly at the German traffic museum.

This living legend of maritime history is enjoying a second life.

This artificial archipelago was supposed to resemble a map of the world.

No building in the world leans as far as the so-called “Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi.”

Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.

This elaborate temple was built around one of the Buddha's teeth.

Danish tourist destination well known for open stalls where vendors sell marijuana on the street.

Climb to the top of its spiral spire for spectacular views of Copenhagen.