Munich, Germany
Michael Jackson Denkmal (Michael Jackson Memorial)
An unofficial monument to the late King of Pop sits at the base of a Renaissance composer's statue
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Munich, Germany
An unofficial monument to the late King of Pop sits at the base of a Renaissance composer's statue
Lathen, Germany
A decomissioned facility where the German "Transrapid" maglev trains were once tested.
Cologne, Germany
A poignant mural honors the heroic teenage non-conformists who took on the Nazis and paid the ultimate price.
Kochel am See, Germany
The remnants of a fictional Viking village film set now serve as an educational and historical hotspot.
Göttingen, Germany
A comedic homage to a beloved German actor.
Mainz, Germany
Along the banks of the River Rhine lies a park that seems unassuming, but beneath the surface lies a long and fascinating history.
Hamburg, Germany
A charming and enigmatic sculpture of a lynx haunts the park of Kellinghusen.
Gadebusch, Germany
This unusual sculpture depicts how coins were made when minting was done by hand.
Jülich, Germany
A medieval gate once used as a prison and how home to a city museum.
Schwielowsee, Germany
Before he was forced to flee the country under Nazi rule, Albert Einstein spent his summers in this custom-built lakeside house near Berlin.
Lübeck, Germany
Only 380 kV Powerline in Europe not directly interconnected to the European 380 kV Grid.
Wilhelmshaven, Germany
Once the longest swing bridge in Europe.
Fulda, Germany
Electricity pylon standing in the middle of a shelter.
Munich, Germany
This massive statue is the personification of Bavaria and the first colossal statue of the modern period composed of bronze.
Schönau an der Brend, Germany
A memorial to a dizzying sports device and its creator.
Wolmirstedt, Germany
Where the interconnection of German power grids should be.
Hardheim, Germany
A scale rocket of an Ariane 5 rocket serves as a monument to a pioneer of space science.
Munich, Germany
This airport currywurst stand is made out of retro airplane parts.
Spreetal, Germany
A radio tower with something unusual between its legs.
Rottenbuch, Germany
Cell phone tower constructed entirely of wood.
Nehren, Germany
Powerline dead since the 1980s despite appearances.
Vetschau, Germany
Tallest - but not most powerful - wind turbine in the world.
Veitshöchheim, Germany
This tiny German village has staked claim to being the center of the union following Brexit.
Augsburg, Germany
Legend says this sculpture commemorates a brave baker who rescued the city in the Thirty Years' War.