New York, New York
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The oldest surviving synagogue in New York City is now a soaring art space.
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New York, New York
The oldest surviving synagogue in New York City is now a soaring art space.
New York, New York
A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.
Genoa, Italy
This cathedral hides a sculpted dog that determines your fate and an unexploded shell from World War II.
Genoa, Italy
Massive galleon from a box-office bomb docked in Genoa.
Genoa, Italy
Once home to one of the oldest banks in the world, this building is also where Marco Polo's famous travelogue was written.
Venice, Italy
Go inside to really appreciate this 500-year-old technological masterpiece.
Pula, Croatia
One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is still used today, but for less brutal events.
Ettal, Germany
A small but immensely extravagant palace built by the "Night King."
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
Walk inside a half mile long crevice right outside the town of Garmisch Partenkirchen.
Schwangau, Germany
The fairy tale castle of the “fairy-tale king,” this was also the inspiration for Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty.”
Friedrichshafen, Germany
Enter the cabin of a life-sized Hindenburg replica.
Bielefeld, Germany
This viaduct serves as a reminder of World War II.
Detmold, Germany
This proud Teutonic warrior rises out of a German forest heralding a victory and measuring lightning.
Hamburg, Germany
Hamburgers are intensely proud of their tunnel beneath the river.
Hamburg, Germany
Model Trains and Much More in Hamburg.
Lohmen, Germany
Ruins of a German castle on top of a towering stone pillar.
Munich, Germany
Among the ostentatious rococo ornamentation of this church, an image of death cuts the life-thread.
Munich, Germany
A stairway to heaven, or to nowhere at all.
Munich, Germany
This beautiful 19th-century temple stands atop the ruins of its predecessor.
Munich, Germany
Go surfing on this urban wave, "hacked" by local surfers.
Munich, Germany
This tribute to the 16th-century composer is now an unusual shrine to Michael Jackson.
Munich, Germany
Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.
Munich, Germany
Golden cobblestones remember a time when this small alley was used to avoid having to give a Nazi salute.
Munich, Germany
One of the most easily accessible examples of the rare 1960s UFO houses.