This century-old cinema house has a marquee that has been hand painted by a single man for over 25 years.

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

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

When a medieval fire claimed the original St. Stephen’s Cathedral, it sparked a pattern of unquenchable organ building.

King Ludwig I's collection of beautiful women.

Money made from smuggling sugar helped create this wondrous rock maze in honor of the Prussian Queen Louise.

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

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

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

Dress up like a miner and take a slide into the disco-lit depths of this once foundational salt mine.

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

The footprint of a frustrated devil in Munich's Cathedral.

In addition to fine dairy products, the world's most beautiful milk shop also offers a feast for the eyes.

Golden cobblestones remember a time when this small alley was used to avoid having to give a Nazi salute.

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

This German version of Universal Studios holds a vault of treasures from the NeverEnding Story.

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

The prototype for all Nazi concentration camps.

When the rain falls, this drain system turns into a musical instrument.

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

This Roman statue is missing a limb from when the Venetians stole it from Constantinople during the Crusades.

Where Venice's gondolas go for a tune-up.

The only museum with its curator—and her pets—buried inside.

This palatial spiral staircase was so unusual the name "snail" was given to the noble family who built it.