An engineering wonder at Pillnitz Castle protects a precious 230-year-old flowering shrub.

After a nearly successful attempt on Hitler's life, the conspirators met their fate in the courtyard of this Berlin building.

A monument to the three wars that led to German unification towers within a Berlin traffic circle.

The last bastion of Roman presence north of the Alps looms over a German town.

The largest brick bridge in the world.

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

This riverside restaurant has been serving customers since 1146.

This incredible stone temple is a monument to death, victory, and fantasy architecture.

Model Trains and Much More in Hamburg.

Metro station with a claim to rock n' roll fame.

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

The medieval institution is home to the precious treasure stolen in World War II in one of the greatest art thefts of the 20th century.

Tiny memorials honor individual victims of the Holocaust.

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

This enchanting mountain plateau celebrates spooky local folklore.

Striking occult iconography on a medieval German church.

A strange rock formation with numerous legends trying to explain it.

A castle from the Holy Roman Empire that hosts traveling youth... in its stables.

The industrial monstrosity known as Bagger 258 is a colossal mining machine built in the DDR - but now left for dead in a German field.

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

Cold war icon and onetime "hole" in the iron curtain.

Once the tallest building in the world, this abandoned church is now a monument to the destruction of WWII.

In addition to fine dairy products, the world's most beautiful milk shop also offers a feast for the eyes.

This 600-year-old home seems to defy physics.