Kiel, Germany
Hörnbrücke
The world's first and only three-segment bascule bridge folds up into the shape of a capital "N" to let boat traffic through.
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Kiel, Germany
The world's first and only three-segment bascule bridge folds up into the shape of a capital "N" to let boat traffic through.
Berlin, Germany
Inside this Jewish cemetery is a memorial to soldiers who deserted the German army and were executed.
Lancaster, England
A group of glacial erratic boulders are improbably balanced on white limestone pedestals.
Birchover, England
This mysterious hilltop collection of Druid carvings isn't quite what it seems.
Alnwick, England
This enormous secondhand bookstore inside a Victorian train station sparked the "Keep Calm and Carry On" craze.
Maidstone, England
This oak sculpture at the edge of a small woodland is nine feet tall and shrouded in mystery.
Keld, England
The dramatic remains of an abandoned farmhouse sit high on the edge of a remote hillside.
Mettlach, Germany
Now overgrown, these anti-tank barriers from World War II are sometimes called "dragon's teeth."
Hettingen, Germany
Opulent period costumes and murals lead you on a journey through fashion history.
Sinsheim, Germany
It has an American Dream Car exhibit, Europe's largest Formula One collection, and many, many mannequins.
Oberkotzau, Germany
Named after the German word for "a longingness to travel," this park brings together thousands of city and street signs from around the world.
Darmstadt, Germany
The last Tsar of Russia constructed this private church just so he could attend services when visiting his wife's hometown.
Essen, Germany
Tucked away in a small German apartment is an eclectic museum devoted to West African vodun culture.
Shanklin, England
This stream-carved gorge has inspired poets, hidden smugglers, and trained soldiers, all without losing its beauty.
Bristol, England
England's steepest street has such a drastic incline that locals tie their parked cars to lampposts when it gets icy.
Seaham, England
A vortex fountain that seems to rise out of the ground.
Gravesend, England
The last resting place of the famous Native American princess is marked by a haunting monument.
Waterloo, England
A hundred copies of Antony Gormley's naked body stare out across the water.
London, England
A tiny replica of the iconic London landmark hides on the side of the steel structure.
Dulverton, England
This ancient bridge made of stone slabs is said to be reserved for the devil to sunbathe.
Windsor, England
One of the oldest trees in Britain may have been witness to some of the country's formative moments.
Berlin, Germany
An old tram depot transformed into a vintage car paradise.
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
A stonemason's hilarious revenge came in the form of this peculiarly positioned gargoyle.
Stamford, England
England’s ancient oak tree has such an impressive girth, people have been hosting parties within the hollow trunk for centuries.