A scale rocket of an Ariane 5 rocket serves as a monument to a pioneer of space science.

This unassuming bookstore in the heart of Madrid is one of the oldest in Spain.

One of the most easily accessible examples of the rare 1960s UFO houses.

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

A comedic homage to a beloved German actor.

Each spring, residents of this Czech town hoist a 'slain' metal dragon onto the city hall to commemorate a local medieval legend

One of the most notable figures in the Wurstelprater’s history is often assumed to be a fictional character.

Housed in a 1912 architectural masterpiece, this outlet of the Golden Arches is a real beauty.

A historic steam train meanders along one of the most scenic rail routes in Germany's Black Forest.

Beloved children's TV characters freckle the German city's streets.

One of two electrical towers in Germany that have a pathway constructed through the tower's legs.

This outdoor library provides around-the-clock access to around 7,000 books.

Whimsical wash tubs row down the stream as part of this Carnival celebration.

This rock resembling a turned-up boot has become the symbol of St. Ingbert.

This magnificent church allows travelers along one of Germany's busiest roadways a chance to rest and reflect.

A famed artist's inspiring work of peace and tolerance.

Once the longest swing bridge in Europe.

The highest cold-water geyser in the world.

Named after the German word for "a longingness to travel," this park brings together thousands of city and street signs from around the world.

The final resting place for a wealthy Roman family, this tomb might be the best preserved of its kind outside Italy.

Before he was forced to flee the country under Nazi rule, Albert Einstein spent his summers in this custom-built lakeside house near Berlin.

A giant snail sculpture looking longingly at the German traffic museum.

How did an Australian statue of the Bard of Avon end up in the Hungarian capital?

The remnants of a fictional Viking village film set now serve as an educational and historical hotspot.