The world's first and only three-segment bascule bridge folds up into the shape of a capital "N" to let boat traffic through.

These paved rills bring freshwater into Altstadt and could spell wedding bells for whoever stumbles into the waters.

A two-inch thick solid brass rod that extends an astounding one kilometer straight into the earth.

Model Trains and Much More in Hamburg.

No need to strap in for a "ride" on this walkable roller coaster.

The most visited, and possibly most controversial, museum in Germany.

A quaint Russian village in the middle of a German metropolis.

A statue dedicated to the antihero of the Nibelung legend.

World's largest barrel containing an inn.

The largest brick bridge in the world.

This Berlin island is home to a flock of free-roaming peacocks, as well as a historic ivory folly.

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

The fairy tale castle of the "fairy-tale king."

This jaw-dropping 19th-century bridge uses its reflection to form what appears to be a perfect circle.

This Irish museum in a historic 19th century market pays tribute to the glory of butter.

Obelisks and stone pineapples in the Irish countryside.

The ancient tomb acts as a calendar that keeps perfect time.

This stately estate house features a tower covered in a bright, modern mural.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

A giant pineapple, a symbol of hospitality, and an amazing vacation rental option.

This stately monument has been wearing a traffic cone hat for decades much to the delight of the locals.

Where the sleeping monsters of Scotland's oil industry are left to rust.

The beloved war-time celebrity spent time in the area before retiring to the Edinburgh Zoo.