These two 15th-century metal rods allowed people to check if they were swindled or not.

This museum is dedicated to the little known ancient Roman history of Vienna.

A mechanical clock built in 1914, with a rotation of 12 historical figures on its face.

An exquisite Baroque church in Vienna's old town.

A spherical "micro-nation" in the heart of Vienna.

One of the most notable figures in the Wurstelprater’s history is often assumed to be a fictional character.

Vienna's giant wonder wheel had a starring role in one of the greatest noir movies of all time.

When a medieval fire claimed the original St. Stephen’s Cathedral, it sparked a pattern of unquenchable organ building.

A serious museum dedicated to two German comedians.

One of the most easily accessible examples of the rare 1960s UFO houses.

Oddly enough, a pair of Wolfs funded the construction of this Little Red Riding Hood sculpture.

This beautiful 19th-century temple stands atop the ruins of its predecessor.

Go surfing on this urban wave, "hacked" by local surfers.

Golden cobblestones remember a time when this small alley was used to avoid having to give a Nazi salute.

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

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

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

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

This tribute to the 16th-century composer is now an unusual shrine to Michael Jackson.

The highway's southernmost spot is a beloved local attraction.

A historic presidential getaway on the continental United States' southernmost island.

These large-scale reproductions of Mario Sanchez’s colorful pictures and murals feel like a walk around a small movie set, and also lead you down an imaginary “street” of past decades.

Recently celebrating its 25th anniversary, the garden opened in September 1997 to celebrate the men and women who have had the greatest impact on Key West.

A historic landmark and museum filled with curious objects representing the history of Key West.