These bronze pamphlets remember a remarkable group of Germans who fearlessly opposed the Nazis in the very center of their power.

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

The unusually large seat sits atop the base of a ruined temple.

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

Go surfing on this urban wave, "hacked" by local surfers.

A serious museum dedicated to two German comedians.

The footprint of a frustrated devil in Munich's Cathedral.

The patron saint of spinsters grasps a container of dried blood.

A fearsome dragon clings to a corner of Munich's city hall.

Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.

This airport currywurst stand is made out of retro airplane parts.

The mysterious, fantastical woodland inspiration for "The Lord of the Rings."

High Victorian fantasy created a fairytale castle out of a ruined fortress in Wales.

The only medieval bridge in Britain with its defensive tower still in tact.

Where an 11th-century flying monk crash landed after attempting to take to the skies.

This crumbling headstone commemorates the first death by tiger in Britain's history.

The last known resting place of the king who united England.

Scars from the English Civil War mar this medieval sanctuary.

This unlikely memorial honors the Canadian and Portuguese laborers who felled trees for the Allies in World War I.

The grave of Mrs. Reginald Hargreaves, who inspired the tale 'Alice in Wonderland.'

The famous Alice Liddell designed this memorial after losing her sons in World War I.

According to legend, a noble knight and a terrible dragon lie beneath this storied hill.

This bridge's unique architecture honors nautical heritage and encourages self-awareness.

The old observatory in Copenhagen has a spiral corridor used as a racetrack.