A monumental golden thumb rises as an iconic homage to Nouveau Réalisme, bold in scale and unapologetic in spirit.

Germany's longest suspension rope bridge.

This medieval castle overlooking the Elzbach river looks just like it did hundreds of years ago.

This Cold War–era fallout shelter was actually a storage facility for the nation's emergency currency.

This 12th-century castle majestically overlooks the city and the beautiful Mosel River valley.

This 600-year-old home seems to defy physics.

An ornate century-old elevator still connects the two halves of Bad Schandau.

Ruins of a German castle on top of a towering stone pillar.

According to a local story, this tree's blossoms signal the end of war.

One of the largest vehicles ever built is now open to the public.

This incredible stone temple is a monument to death, victory, and fantasy architecture.

An officers prison camp believed to be impregnable by the Germans saw over 30 successful escapes.

A famous big wave from Japan serves as a tribute to the victims of the disastrous Elbe flood.

This small train ride offers stellar views of the Grand Garden Palace.

This Dresden church was purposely rebuilt Protestant after being demolished in World War II.

A unique hanging cable-car navigates through Dresden, the oldest suspension railway in the world.

Dead weights honor the dead of Portugal's fishing industry.

This unassuming chapel in Portugal plays host to a ghoulish collection of bones.

Perhaps the most spectacular grotto along the Algarve coastline.

Rubbing the buttons along this statue's coat is considered good luck.

During the Soviet era, the spire of this longstanding church was used as a radio transmission tower.

The widest natural waterfall in Estonia is a sight to see in all seasons.

Walk along the medieval fortifications that have been protecting Tallinn since the 14th century.

This former medieval prison now unlocks Estonia’s rich photographic history.