The deepest sinkhole in Central Europe comes with a grisly tale and an unusual nickname: “The Stepmother Abyss.”

This hanging crocodile is thought to be the "dragon" that once plagued a Czech city.

This open-air museum was originally a World War II testing ground for German missiles and rockets.

A fairytale Gothic castle steeped in Nazi treasure conspiracy theories.

Ruins of a German Castle on top of a towering stone pillar.

Europe's largest natural bridge has a 19th century royal chateau built into its side.

This small group of sand dunes manages to pack in a strange rainbow of colors.

The "Prussian Versailles" that is as glorious today as when it was built.

The city-sized home palace of one of ancient Egypt's most powerful rulers gives us a rare look into the lives of the epoch's rulers.

This roundabout was renamed in honor of the Swedish king's royal fender-bender.

Roman ruins top white travertine terraces formed by ancient hot springs.

Once described as the "Eagle's Nest," this ruined ancient city rests on a remote mountaintop.

Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.

Bohemian paradise covered in majestic forests.

This Dresden church was purposely rebuilt Protestant after being demolished in World War II.

The largest treasure hoard in Europe is contained in a castle that was bombed out during World War II.

The silly symbol for an underground protest group is now scattered around the city.

Relive a Polish uprising via an enormous, century-old cyclorama.

An impressive monument to Poland's independence.

These mechanical goats first battled it out in the year 1551, all because of an overcooked deer.

Sacred waters rescued from the wrath of a volcano.

Isolated atop this Balinese sea crag is a lovely Hindu temple that is said to be guarded by sea snakes.

Hindu temple of the dead home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques.

This tiny lake temple dedicated to a water goddess seems to float on the surface.