The abandoned mine where American troops discovered a treasure trove of art and artifacts hidden by the Nazis.

The birthplace of Karl Marx is now a museum dedicated to the communist revolutionary's life and work.

Eight naturally mummified bodies in glass coffins are housed in an underground crypt.

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

Tiny memorials honor individual victims of the Holocaust.

A preserved Nazi labor camp now has a Holocaust museum on site and memorials to the thousands that died while imprisoned at the camp.

The largest brick bridge in the world.

A stunning two-story timepiece within a medieval Brick Gothic church.

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

A statue honors the local legend that the devil helped build St. Mary's church after being tricked into thinking it was going to be a wine bar.

A brush maker used his factory to protect blind Jews from the Gestapo.

The resting place of 18th century German mummies.

The medieval institution is home to the precious treasure stolen in World War II in one of the greatest art thefts of the 20th century.

This Rococo church is known as the most beautiful village church in the world, and does not disappoint.

The ruined remains of the airport Claus von Stauffenberg departed in his failed attempt to kill Adolf Hitler.

This lurid German fountain plots the sad course of marriage from dating to death.

Twisted buildings adorn the banks of the Rhine river.

A Nazi concentration camp and Anne Frank's place of death.

A monument to the man who almost killed Hitler.

Germany's Glienicke Bridge has a shady history of clandestine meetings, espionage, and spycraft.

Cold war icon and onetime "hole" in the iron curtain.

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

A collection of artworks exclusively created by the mentally ill that was almost burned by Nazi culture police.

Thousands of flowers create enchanting pink tunnels over the city streets.