The world's tallest boat lift stands as a massive piece of industrial tourism.

Soaring over 6,000 feet in the Bavarian Alps, this beer garden was once Hitler's 50th birthday present.

The beautiful, ornate weather station is the most popular geocache in Salzburg.

Ugly 18th-century dwarf statues living in a perfectly landscaped Austrian garden.

An ornate plague column – built to celebrate life – claimed the lives of numerous artisans during its construction.

One of the largest museums in Ukraine remembers the story of the German-Soviet War in iconic, brutalist style.

340-foot statue built to honour the Heroes of the Soviet Union.

The haunting complex honors the millions of Ukrainians who died in the forced famine under Soviet rule.

The deepest metro station in the world.

The ghost town left by the worst nuclear disaster of all time is being taken over by nature and urban explorers.

This derelict superstructure was a very important warning system for the Soviet military.

The 14th-century ruins are said to contain healing powers.

Europe's largest natural bridge has a 19th century royal chateau built into its side.

This unusually shaped mountaintop tower looks like a UFO floating over the city.

Abandoned substation turned village treasure.

An unusual bronze bus shelter is actually an art installation commenting on the city's history with the Nazi party.

Bohemian paradise covered in majestic forests.