Munich, Germany
Der Teufelstritt (The Devil's Footprint)
The footprint of a frustrated devil in Munich's Cathedral.
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Munich, Germany
The footprint of a frustrated devil in Munich's Cathedral.
Munich, Germany
Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.
Dublin, Ireland
This permanent collection of preserved bodies taken from Irish bogs is one of the leading authorities on such morbid mummies.
Dublin, Ireland
One of Ireland's most infamous prisons for rebels including men, women and children.
Dublin, Ireland
A particularly disconcerting tribute to Irish martyrs.
Dublin, Ireland
Dublin's "Dead Zoo" serves as a window to Victorian museum design.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This 17th-century street hidden beneath Edinburgh was once a breeding ground for the black death.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
A place to eat for on-the-run agents and espionage enthusiasts.
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Giant six-pack could provide one person a six-pack a day for 3,351 years.
Oregon, Illinois
This monolithic statue was erected in honor of Chief Black Hawk (even if it wasn't made to look like him).
Spring Green, Wisconsin
A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.
Mount Horeb, Wisconsin
A bypass decorated with large wooden troll carvings.
Deadwood, South Dakota
A cemetery housing wild west legends in South Dakota.
Wall, South Dakota
The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.
Belle Fourche, South Dakota
Yes, this monument is aware that it is about 20 miles away from the actual center of the United States.
Jamestown, North Dakota
A true roadside icon standing on the same plains that the herds once roamed.
New Harmony, Indiana
Symbolic attempt to overcome the issues of life.
Cave-In-Rock, Illinois
River pirates, murderous bandits, and serial killers used this Illinois cave as their debauched hideout.
Alto Pass, Illinois
Even with its slightly risible name this colossal cross is still able to inspire awe.
Alto Pass, Illinois
Taxidermy, Cigar Store Indians, A Model of a New York Tenement and Delicious Draft Root Beer.