This monument to those fallen in the World Wars is accompanied by a U-boat that Germany bought for a Deutsche Mark.

Graffiti-clad ruins of an abandoned 1980s industrial site with a toxic past are nestled among residential houses.

The world's first and only three-segment bascule bridge folds up into the shape of a capital "N" to let boat traffic through.

The official motto of Luxembourg reminds passersby of the Luxembourgish commitment to their national identity and sovereignty.

The last bastion of Roman presence north of the Alps looms over a German town.

The birthplace of Karl Marx is now a museum dedicated to the communist revolutionary's life and work.

These paved rills bring freshwater into Altstadt and could spell wedding bells for whoever stumbles into the waters.

Local legend of a lurking canal crocodile takes on a life of its own with this sculpture.

A stonemason's hilarious revenge came in the form of this peculiarly positioned gargoyle.

A pair of giant stone heads represent the ancient Roman saints beheaded here.

This medieval castle overlooking the Elzbach river looks just like it did hundreds of years ago.

The sweet story of how American cargo planes became known as "Candy Bombers" during the Berlin Blockade.

From Nazi chemicals to the CIA, this architectural marvel has played a fascinating role in German history.

The little-known, 300-year history of the area includes former lives as a bustling tobacco port, parking lot, and industrial dump.

The site of the climactic scene from the classic horror film is now a historic landmark.

Two statues of the fictitious toy robots that ran afoul of local government

This delightful attraction features over a dozen miniature train layouts which you can operate and interact with.

A fascinating aviation museum where you can chat with the veterans who once flew the aircraft on display.

The ruins of this antebellum sugar plantation are the end result of a Seminole attack during the Florida Wars of 1836.

An 18th-century Spanish watchtower made entirely of seashell and concrete.

This grave marks the final resting place of pioneer John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed.

This former maximum-security prison is creepy, sobering, and supposedly haunted.

Knoxville’s architectural icon was the symbol of the 1982 World’s Fair, even catching the googly eye of Bart Simpson.

Indiana's greatest rare bookstore has a special shelf for Hoosier authors.