Every half hour the eye-rolling clock face sticks out its tongue to mock the good citizens of Koblenz.

Now overgrown, these anti-tank barriers from World War II are sometimes called "dragon's teeth."

A former Nazi lookout tower with a magnificent view of the Rhineland.

A kindergarten shaped like a cat with a tail that's a slide.

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

Every hour the doors open to reenact the legend of the heroic mayor who saved his town by drinking a gallon of wine.

The prison where Hitler wrote "Mein Kampf," and 278 Nazis were later executed for war crimes.

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

In this brilliant blue spring in Germany, legend has it that a sad mermaid learned to finally laugh.

The abandoned mine where American troops discovered a treasure trove of art and artifacts hidden by the Nazis.

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

A museum honoring Germany’s cucumber mecca offers a great dill of gherkin history.

Shimmering sea-colored mosaics and Jesus statues cover this opulent building.

It's good luck to be mocked by this monkey.

Solar observatory doubles as a daring display of Expressionist architecture, much to Einstein's chagrin.

Originally envisioned by King Ludwig II to rival Versailles, Herrenchiemsee's "New Palace" remains half-gilded for lack of funds.

The scars of World War II are preserved on its walls.

This historic little railroad runs through some of the most beautiful scenery in Germany.

The stones of this formerly witch-obsessed castle were used to build a church.

Walk inside a half mile long crevice right outside the town of Garmisch Partenkirchen.

A university observatory dome painted to resemble the beloved 'Star Wars' droid.

The world's tallest church tower reveals a spectacular view to anyone up to the task of climbing the daunting staircase.

A tiny chapel clings to a precipice above Germany’s gemstone capital.

A small square plaque marks a failed assassination attempt that could have changed history.