Places mascall Wants to Go

This massive subterranean fissure is known as the "underground Grand Canyon."

Each time a baby is born in Ghent, these streetlights flash in silent celebration.

This sprawling Belgian fort was once thought of as impenetrable but now it is simply an abandoned relic.

A Belgian self-built tower inspired by the Bible and ancient civilizations.

This Belgian theme park began as a refuge for bored church children and was closed down when a boy lost an arm.

This fairytale castle was built as a show of power but was nearly torn down thanks to its history of torture.

The world's tallest boat lift stands as a massive piece of industrial tourism.

A crumbling World War I fort that is reached through a series of concrete tunnels.

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

A delightful but little-known public observatory and planetarium in Munich.

A serious museum dedicated to two German comedians.

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

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

This unique abacus hanging in the Technical University of Munich actually tells the time.

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

A miniature model of what will be the world's largest telescope.

A surprisingly detailed model of one of the most powerful telescopes in the world.

Wander among free-roaming storks at the sanctuary that helped save them from local extinction.

The castle was reconstructed to fit Kaiser Wilhelm II's romanticized vision of the Middle Ages.

This triumphal arch celebrating the Sun King's conquest of Lille is a masterpiece of military architecture.

The birthplace of an eccentric alchemist and possible inspiration for the fictional reanimator of monsters.

A giant portrait of an ancient king looms over the river.

The romantic botanic tunnel feels like a well-kept secret.

Thousands of objects tell the story of a city famous for its tobacco.