The prison where Hitler wrote "Mein Kampf," and 278 Nazis were later executed for war crimes.

It's good luck to be mocked by this monkey.

As lake waters recede, a German village reemerges after more than a hundred years.

Originally envisioned by King Ludwig II to rival Versailles, Herrenchiemsee's "New Palace" remains half-gilded for lack of funds.

The ruined remains of the airport Claus von Stauffenberg departed in his failed attempt to kill Adolf Hitler.

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.

After years of being casually peed on by humans, this tree is peeing back.

Twisted buildings adorn the banks of the Rhine river.

This lurid German fountain plots the sad course of marriage from dating to death.

King Ludwig I's collection of beautiful women.

When a medieval fire claimed the original St. Stephen’s Cathedral, it sparked a pattern of unquenchable organ building.

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

Thousands of flowers create enchanting pink tunnels over the city streets.

A collection of artworks exclusively created by the mentally ill that was almost burned by Nazi culture police.

Bursting forth from a historic German neighborhood, these day-glo palaces are now a bright fixture in the town.

Model Trains and Much More in Hamburg.

The architect of this fanciful complex called it an "oasis for humanity and nature in a sea of rational houses."

Wax models of disease and deformity are on display at this German medical museum.

A former ironworks that was the first UNESCO industrial site.

One man's personal kunstkammer, museum and shop.

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

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