Blankenburg (Harz), Germany
Teufelsmauer (The Devil's Wall)
A strange rock formation with numerous legends trying to explain it.
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Blankenburg (Harz), Germany
A strange rock formation with numerous legends trying to explain it.
Potsdam, Germany
A quaint Russian village in the middle of a German metropolis.
Wonsees, Germany
These 18th century gardens tell a rocky story of the son of Odysseus.
Auerstedt, Germany
Living trees form the structure of an open-air palace.
Horn-Bad Meinberg, Germany
Between Neo-Pagans and Neo-Nazis, these strange rock formations have a curious cult following and a very strange history.
Lemgo, Germany
An intricate and amazing house built by architect Karl Junker.
Saalfeld, Germany
"The most colorful grottoes of the world.
Lichtenstein, Germany
A striking 12th-century-style castle built on the edge of a cliff.
Waldsassen, Germany
Skeletons dressed in extravagant 18th century royal costumes cavort in the aisles of this German basilica.
Kassel, Germany
A sprawling Baroque park with 300-year-old hydro-pneumatic waterworks.
Berlin, Germany
Where once there was a train station bathroom, there is now this German burger joint.
Lohmen, Germany
Ruins of a German castle on top of a towering stone pillar.
Wierschem, Germany
This medieval castle overlooking the Elzbach river looks just like it did hundreds of years ago.
Berlin, Germany
A museum dedicated to the history of a terrifying secret police is now held in their former headquarters.
Mühltal, Germany
The birthplace of an eccentric alchemist and possible inspiration for the fictional reanimator of monsters.
Gablenz, Germany
This jaw-dropping 19th-century bridge uses its reflection to form what appears to be a perfect circle.
Berlin, Germany
A tour of underground Berlin takes you through WWII air raid shelters and tunnels used to smuggle people out of East Germany.
Berlin, Germany
These former Nazi anti-aircraft towers offer a singular view of the north of Berlin in the summer, and a sanctuary for bats in winter.
Berlin, Germany
From Iggy Pop to David Bowie to Nick Cave, this regal music studio has served some of the all time greats.
Berlin, Germany
A slice of central Asia in the middle of Berlin.
Geoagiu, Romania
This 11th-century structure is one of the oldest churches in Romania.
Budapest, Hungary
A scene from one of Hungary's most famous novels.
Budapest, Hungary
A diminutive statue that was inspired by the sculptor's own daughter.
Hajmáskér, Hungary
One of the largest barracks of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy's military is now an abandoned ruin.