A refurbished locomotive from a bygone era in the middle of the Jordanian desert.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

This flagpole ranks among the world’s tallest and can be seen from three countries.

A stunning mosque owes its design to an Ottoman ruler nicknamed "the Butcher."

This synagogue is covered in beautiful mosaics that explore the history of the Jewish people.

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

Where once there was a train station bathroom, there is now this German burger joint.

This 13th century Gothic brick castle is the largest in the world by surface area.

During the renovation of this bas-relief, the constructors added one unusual element.

This antique thermometer honors the creator of the first universal temperature scale.

A mysterious emblem tucked in an small alleyway is actually the coat of arms of a heroic medieval family.

This bombed church was given a new life as a contemporary art gallery.

Modern art commemorates one of the first military actions of World War II.

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

The site of the first battle of World War II.

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

An old department store turned Nazi prison turned artist commune.

The world's first motorway was used as a racetrack until the late 1990s.

After local authorities changed the design, the building's architect, Le Corbusier, wanted nothing to do with it.

A plaque on the side of a building is a small tribute to the woman who invented an iconic Berlin fast food.

This watchtower once presided over the Berlin Wall.

For more than 170 years, this family-run bakery has been serving Berlin’s best Baumkuchen, or “tree cake.”

A traditional U-Bahn station in Berlin gets a string of rather untraditional benches.

The last remnants of a massive medieval wall that once encompassed the city of Berlin.