Places robertovaldestena Wants to Go

These former Nazi anti-aircraft towers offer a singular view of the north of Berlin in the summer, and a sanctuary for bats in winter.

Dancing skeletal figures pay homage to a medieval mural destroyed during World War II.

The prison where Hitler wrote "Mein Kampf," and 278 Nazis were later executed for war crimes.

A historic steam train meanders along one of the most scenic rail routes in Germany's Black Forest.

A university observatory dome painted to resemble the beloved 'Star Wars' droid.

The medieval institution is home to the precious treasure stolen in World War II in one of the greatest art thefts of the 20th century.

A castle from the Holy Roman Empire that hosts traveling youth... in its stables.

This 8th-century Bavarian monastery is home to an exquisite Baroque-era library.

This ancient ruined monastery has been destroyed by fire so many times that it seems like God hates it.

Berlin's old airport.

A striking 12th-century-style castle built on the edge of a cliff.

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

The birthplace of an eccentric alchemist and possible inspiration for the fictional reanimator of monsters.

This jaw-dropping 19th-century bridge uses its reflection to form what appears to be a perfect circle.

This 700-year-old structure is one of the most unique architectural and historic monuments in Gdańsk.

One of the world's largest collections of medieval religious art.

A national collection of Communist-era musical posters.

Warsaw's fantastically preserved gasworks...almost.

You've probably seen these distinctive orange-tiled columns on the big screen.

Dine at a legendary after-hours joint frequented by David Bowie and Iggy Pop.

Germany's Glienicke Bridge has a shady history of clandestine meetings, espionage, and spycraft.

Known simply as "The Hand," this famous public sculpture in Berlin was featured in a Depeche Mode music video.

Blitzkrieg bop your way through Berlin's Ramones Museum.

At one of Berlin’s oldest churches, visitors can place mosaic tiles to help restore a medieval mural.