A historic observatory precariously perched at the "Top of Europe."

This historic covered bridge contains a series of macabre paintings that communicate one thing: everyone dies.

This memorial commemorating fallen Swiss Guards of the French Revolution has been called the saddest stone in the world.

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

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

A fearsome dragon clings to a corner of Munich's city hall.

Among the ostentatious rococo ornamentation of this church, an image of death cuts the life-thread.

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

The last remnants of a massive medieval wall that once encompassed the city of Berlin.

A monument to the three wars that led to German unification towers within a Berlin traffic circle.

A replica of the Liberty Bell rang daily from West Berlin's City Hall throughout the Cold War.

A century-old shot ball factory tower is open to the public once a year.

One of downtown Berlin's last reminders of its Communist past.

A restaurant and observation deck built in a unique broadcasting antenna.

The bunker where Hitler took his own life is hidden under this deliberately ordinary parking lot.

On the Spree bank, discover one of the last reminders of a symbolic wall that divided, and was torn down by the people.

Art and a pun, all in one.

Thousands of coffin-like pillars make up this controversial Holocaust memorial.

A narrow passage next to a cafe leads to a courtyard exploding with murals, tags, and paste-ups.

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

This peaceful sanctuary is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Colombo.

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

This peaceful, round shrine in the middle of the Sri Lankan jungle acts as a beacon of peace.

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