Shimmering sea-colored mosaics and Jesus statues cover this opulent building.

This historic funicular system combines the old with the new while offering delightful views over the surrounding valley.

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

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

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

An elegant chandelier hangs over this ancient sewer chamber, now open for concerts and public tours.

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

This 8th-century Bavarian monastery is home to an exquisite Baroque-era library.

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

An industrial relic is now one of Europe's most staggering art spaces.

This museum tells the story of lake dwellers from 4000 BC to 850 BC, replete with stilt houses and goats.

An elevator into the Baltic Sea.

This conical hill was built as a testing ground for an engineer known as the Glider King.

These bronze pamphlets remember a remarkable group of Germans who fearlessly opposed the Nazis in the very center of their power.

Between Neo-Pagans and Neo-Nazis, these strange rock formations have a curious cult following and a very strange history.

A small but immensely extravagant palace built by the "Night King."

Home to 10,000 medical specimens including the remains of Rudolf Virchow's extensive collection of pathological specimens.

A state-of-the-art medical facility from the Imperial era is now a derelict ruin.

This medieval castle overlooking the Elzbach river looks just like it did hundreds of years ago.

This small and serene place for quiet reflection on Staten Island was built in China based on the gardens of the Ming Dynasty.

This small New York museum celebrates the mountainous artwork of a Russian mystic.

This eccentric mansion museum holds a impressive collection of rare and automatic instruments.

Long hidden under grime, the politically radical murals of a little known Yugoslavian master are finally getting their due.

This titanic java kettle is one of the many kitschy landmarks located along America's OTHER famous highway.