Laboe, Germany
Laboe Naval Memorial
This monument to those fallen in the World Wars is accompanied by a U-boat that Germany bought for a Deutsche Mark.
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Laboe, Germany
This monument to those fallen in the World Wars is accompanied by a U-boat that Germany bought for a Deutsche Mark.
Strasbourg, France
Visitors dating back to the 1600s carved their marks in the stones of the iconic tower.
Strasbourg, France
Explore this medieval cathedral by trying to spot all the malevolent monsters hiding in its beautifully colored windows.
Potsdam, Germany
The "Prussian Versailles" that is as glorious today as when it was built.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
Every hour the doors open to reenact the legend of the heroic mayor who saved his town by drinking a gallon of wine.
Leipzig, Germany
This incredible stone temple is a monument to death, victory, and fantasy architecture.
Ettal, Germany
A small but immensely extravagant palace built by the "Night King."
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
This medieval cathedral houses stained-glass windows featuring saints and pretzels.
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
This Late Gothic building that once housed Erasmus is now known as the filming location of "Suspiria."
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
These paved rills bring freshwater into Altstadt and could spell wedding bells for whoever stumbles into the waters.
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
A stonemason's hilarious revenge came in the form of this peculiarly positioned gargoyle.
Erfurt, Germany
This historic stone bridge has an entire neighborhood clinging to its sides.
Schwangau, Germany
The fairy tale castle of the “fairy-tale king,” this was also the inspiration for Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty.”
Frankfurt, Germany
Fantastic views and thousands of love locks.
Frankfurt, Germany
The sweet story of how American cargo planes became known as "Candy Bombers" during the Berlin Blockade.
Frankfurt, Germany
Carved fountains poignantly placed in parks and in front of special monuments.
Frankfurt, Germany
After years of being casually peed on by humans, this tree is peeing back.
Dresden, Germany
This Dresden church was purposely rebuilt Protestant after being demolished in World War II.
Dresden, Germany
When the rain falls, this drain system turns into a musical instrument.
Cologne, Germany
The largest bell in the world has been swinging high above a Cologne cathedral for almost a century.
Ulm, Germany
The world's tallest church tower reveals a spectacular view to anyone up to the task of climbing the daunting staircase.
Berlin, Germany
The 1852 novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" lends its name to a subway station, a street, and several shops on the edge of Berlin.
Berlin, Germany
An imperial church bombed to ruins during WWII now stands as a jagged memorial.
Berlin, Germany
A monument to the three wars that led to German unification towers within a Berlin traffic circle.