A stonemason's hilarious revenge came in the form of this peculiarly positioned gargoyle.

This medieval cathedral houses stained-glass windows featuring saints and pretzels.

This Late Gothic building that once housed Erasmus is now known as the filming location of "Suspiria."

Located in a heritage building, this Mickey D's is missing its Golden Arches.

These paved rills bring freshwater into Altstadt and could spell wedding bells for whoever stumbles into the waters.

Visitors dating back to the 1600s carved their marks in the stones of the iconic tower.

A meteorite-bounded town in Bavaria.

The world's tallest church tower reveals a spectacular view to anyone up to the task of climbing the daunting staircase.

The fairy tale castle of the “fairy-tale king,” this was also the inspiration for Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty.”

These unique "earth pyramid" clay columns can be found in ravines around the village of Tirolo.

The smaller of the three towers of San Marino is a former prison inaccessible from the ground level.

The last moments of the ill-fated Pompeiians, frozen forever in plaster.

Gargoyle head that brings good luck.

An ancient knight and a symbol of the city's freedom.

Monasteries on rock pillars, once accessible only by frayed ropes.

One of the most photographed locations in the entire city.

This open air archeological site houses almost as much wildlife as it does classical religious artifacts.

View the ancient remains of buildings and the ancient "River of Hades" before hopping on a train.

This legendary city has been a tourist attraction for centuries.

The ruins of an abandoned medieval city where the last Byzantine emperor was crowned.