The first house of Gauss

The man who gave his name to magnetic measurement is buried in the city where he did his best work.

A comedic homage to a beloved German actor.

The castle where Martin Luther secretly translated the New Testament from Greek to German while in hiding.

Castle and secret tunnel withstood a siege until its owner was killed by the Holy Roman Empire, while sitting on the toilet.

A 1:2 billion-scale solar system leads visitors into this German university town.

The Goose Girl of Göttingen, Germany might well be the most kissed girl in the world.

A former fisherman's hut deemed too small for habitation is now a delightful tourist draw.

In a resort town where the real Alice spent her summer holidays, iconic characters create a curious trail.

This 6th-century church honors St. Tudno, the patron saint of Llandudno.

One of the few surviving street funiculars in the world.

The castle that provided the setting for much of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' is now a pilgrimage site for fans.

Traveling this mountain pass reveals quaint stone buildings, stunning Irish scenery, and a bridge said to grant wishes.

Ireland's most remarkable collection of these curious cone-shaped houses is worth the buzz.

This single room has survived the centuries with almost no deterioration.

Perfectly preserved ancient monastery in an impossibly dramatic location on a rocky island in the Atlantic.

The raised stones in the middle of this road through Culross are relics of a 17th-century class divide.

This early version of the guillotine was used to execute the man responsible for its construction.

This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.

A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.

A remarkable feat of Victorian engineering across the Firth of Forth.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.