This disused VLF radio station is no longer in service but the surrounding town still bears its name.

Cycling around the Veluwe visitors are treated to a collection of stones from around the world.

A late-medieval Dutch castle with trick fountains in its whimsical water gardens.

The largest airborne operation in history was launched to capture this bridge.

Organisms normally seen under a microscope decorate this church.

A set of beech hedges planted in the 19th century forms a tunnel that takes on a different appearance in every season.

An idyllic hotel that gave its name to a supposed shadow government.

Someone loved this song enough to carve all of its lyrics onto a tree trunk in a Berlin park.

A plaque on the side of a building is a small tribute to the woman who invented an iconic Berlin fast food.

This concrete residential area doubles as an open-air gallery.

The non-native bovine herd was brought in to help conserve these Berlin wetlands.

This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

Huge herds of Asian elephants can be seen walking, bathing, and just chilling at this Sri Lankan park.

This enigmatic stone pool is all that remains of an ancient palace.

Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.

A Sri Lankan tea factory's ironic take on the Los Angeles landmark.

This elaborate temple was built around one of the Buddha's teeth.

Pettah's beautiful floating market was once a stinky canal in a sketchy industrial area.

This mesmerizing architectural wonder will take your breath away with its unusual color patterns.

This space rocket-like Buddhist stupa sits atop two giant arches and can be seen from out at sea.

This sacred fig tree with a link to the Buddha is one of the oldest human-planted trees in the world.

This ancient cave temple complex is the largest and best-preserved temple complex in Sri Lanka.

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

From Nazi chemicals to the CIA, this architectural marvel has played a fascinating role in German history.