The largest brick bridge in the world.

Hitler's bleak vision of relaxation still stands as a mostly abandoned 10,000-room resort complex.

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

This enchanting mountain plateau celebrates spooky local folklore.

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.

An ornate century-old elevator still connects the two halves of Bad Schandau.

King Ludwig I's collection of beautiful women.

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

A meteorite-bounded town in Bavaria.

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.

The world's most delightful not-NOT-religion welcomes visitors to the town of Templin, just like its more stoic peers.

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

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

Executed in 1401, Exhumed in 1878, Stolen in 2010.

This temple to the sturm and drang of Richard Wagner contains a dragon's cave and reptile zoo full of living "dragons."

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

Hamburgers are intensely proud of their tunnel beneath the river.

The architect of this fanciful complex called it an "oasis for humanity and nature in a sea of rational houses."

Bursting forth from a historic German neighborhood, these day-glo palaces are now a bright fixture in the town.

Wax models of disease and deformity are on display at this German medical museum.

After years of being casually peed on by humans, this tree is peeing back.

Ample proof that watery ends make for well-preserved, millenia-old mummies.

The history of German architecture is explored across this fairy-scale mini-city.