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.

In this truly magical place, rent hasn't been raised since the year 1520.

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

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

The fairy tale castle of the "fairy-tale king."

The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.

World's second largest particle accelerator, where nature reveals its secrets.

A tribute to one granddaughter's old apartment which now represents the whims of each visitor.

A historic beacon built in the aftermath of the worst maritime disaster on the Great Lakes.

A student designed this 3D-printed scale replica of the entire university campus.

Roses and other fascinating flora fill this garden built to commemorate Britain's immortal Bard.

Shop of curiosities with a dinosaur museum tucked in its basement.

A 400-foot-tall tall map of Chicago makes this once-ignored building stand out.

A Bibliophile's Dream.

Founded by members of the Tohono O’odham Nation, this one-room joint's James Beard–winning fry bread is light as a cloud.

High on a hill overlooking Los Angeles lives a world famous, high power conical Tesla Coil.

A common entry point to the Griffith Observatory trail holds its own wonders.

Her final resting place was intended to be modest and private, but the power of her popularity continues to draw visitors.

This “living museum” at UCLA exhibits thousands of plant species from all over the world.

This rare tortoise skeleton has been hanging around the downtown Los Angeles museum for over a century.

This working class sculpture pounds his hammer all the livelong day.

The tech giant built three enormous glass orbs in Seattle so employees could work inside a rainforest greenhouse.

Though strikingly beautiful, Seattle's other railway station is now largely forgotten.