The oldest restaurant in the world is this old-world Spanish eatery, still known for its suckling pig.

This bridge was constructed from the rubble of the infamous Bastille.

This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.

Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.

The world's largest historic armory was established by independent citizens to defend themselves from the wars of larger forces.

The topiary maze at the Habsburg hunting lodge.

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

An abandoned train station in Munich constructed for the 1972 Olympic games.

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

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

Sitting in the basement of a castle, the largest wine barrel in the world is bigger than most apartments.

Horrifically creative torture devices and shame punishments line the walls of this chilling museum.

Every hour the doors open to reenact the legend of the heroic mayor who saved his town by drinking a gallon of wine.

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

Started as a kitchen garden, now the second largest botanical garden in the world.

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

The field of tiny caves that mark this Chinese cliffside are each their own historic Buddhist temple.

A magical work of architecture where a wind turbine enables monks to levitate.

The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.

This Costa Rican chapel is the most metal church in the world, literally.

The sister plane of the C-123 shot down during the Iran-Contra Affair has found a new purpose in retirement.

One of the city's most imposing Neoclassical buildings is also one of its most prestigious schools.

Of the many Jesuit missions in South America, this complex is one of the best preserved.

The fighters and conspirators that won independence for Paraguay held secret meetings at this historic house.