Wuppertal, Germany
Schwebebahn Wuppertal
This "floating railway" is one of the world's oldest monorail systems.
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Wuppertal, Germany
This "floating railway" is one of the world's oldest monorail systems.
Lichtenstein, Germany
A striking 12th-century-style castle built on the edge of a cliff.
Berlin, Germany
Art and a pun, all in one.
Berlin, Germany
Thousands of coffin-like pillars make up this controversial Holocaust memorial.
Berlin, Germany
A narrow passage next to a cafe leads to a courtyard exploding with murals, tags, and paste-ups.
Wierschem, Germany
This medieval castle overlooking the Elzbach river looks just like it did hundreds of years ago.
Berlin, Germany
The most visited, and possibly most controversial, museum in Germany.
Gablenz, Germany
This jaw-dropping 19th-century bridge uses its reflection to form what appears to be a perfect circle.
Valencia, Spain
This house's itty bitty size means no humans allowed.
Valencia, Spain
This massive fiberglass Gulliver turns every visitor into a Lilliputian.
Cambrils, Spain
This amazing piece of modern art honors the hundreds of fishermen killed during Cambrils' "year of misfortunes."
Tarragona, Spain
This Roman arena once played host to bloody gladiatorial battles.
Tarragona, Spain
Long tunnels run under the ancient chariot racing circuit to the tower.
Seville, Spain
The world's largest wooden structure.
Segovia, Spain
These "mermaids" that surround a plaza in Segovia are rather sphinx-like.
La Palma, Spain
These wooden balconies that are both decorative and functional.
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
The effect of this ancient form of image projection situated atop an 11th century Moorish palace is thrilling.
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
A complimentary beverage is offered to the bodega's resident rodents every day.
Ribadavia, Spain
A pastry shop specializing in Sephardic sweets serves historic recipes in Ribadavia’s Jewish quarter.
Burgos, Spain
This Gothic church houses ornate royal tombs and a magnificent gilded altarpiece.
Burgos, Spain
The most elaborate of 12 medieval arched doorways to the old city of Burgos.
Alicante, Spain
This magnificent market stands as a poignant symbol of the suffering caused by the Spanish Civil War.
Alicante, Spain
Legends surround this natural rock formation that looks like a Moorish king wearing a crown.
Schwangau, Germany
The fairy tale castle of the “fairy-tale king,” this was also the inspiration for Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty.”