This massive statue is the personification of Bavaria and the first colossal statue of the modern period composed of bronze.

This century-old cinema house has a marquee that has been hand painted by a single man for over 25 years.

Among the ostentatious rococo ornamentation of this church, an image of death cuts the life-thread.

The footprint of a frustrated devil in Munich's Cathedral.

A fearsome dragon clings to a corner of Munich's city hall.

Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.

The patron saint of spinsters grasps a container of dried blood.

Berlin's beloved bear is immortalized at the Museum für Naturkunde.

This water-tower-turned-high-end-apartment building was once the site of an early Nazi concentration camp.

Art and a pun, all in one.

A memorial for public executions that dates back to the 14th century.

The world's longest continuously running show has played at this small West End theater since 1974.

A small museum that celebrates the history and culture of the LGBTQ community in England.

Order a salt beef-loaded beigel at any hour of the day or night at this East End institution.

All unmarked mute swans on the Thames are owned by the Queen per a tradition that began in the 12th century.

Formerly known as Saville Theatre, this mid-20th-century entertainment hub includes an ornate frieze.

This incredible viaduct was part of the Victorian railway boom and helped the Midland Railway navigate tough terrain.

The Great Fire of London and the regulation of one-way streets both started in this alley.

Formerly the world's largest, this Willy Wonka-esque contraption runs 24/7.

The commemorative stone column conceals a secret laboratory.

Flying high over the small island of Zákynthos is a giant tribute to the mainland.

A bay of elaborate, historic toilets are held in high esteem at this Scottish dock.

This beach runway is off limits during high tide.

Despite the name, this ancient piece of crystal may not have been a lens at all.