A historical observatory still in use by modern astronomers.

An aromatic exploration of the rich history and flavors of this German town's famous gingerbread.

This abandoned hospital has a long history, having housed both German and Soviet soldiers in the course of its life.

A beautiful gorge filled with streams and waterfalls.

Celebrating the works of a beloved Italian actor, known for such cult films as 'They Call Me Trinity' and 'Watch Out, We’re Mad!'

This is part of the Francke Foundation Museum, a curiosity cabinet filled with different scientific and natural wonders.

Volkswagen's dedicated museum dives into the complex history of one of the world's best known cars.

A massive playground in the woods of Germany.

Remains of a huge radio tower.

A decomissioned facility where the German "Transrapid" maglev trains were once tested.

Renowned mathematician and physicist Carl Friedrich Gauss once worked at this observatory.

Revitalization efforts converted a former U.S. military heliport into a sprawling urban park.

Ruins of an aerial tramway that ran for only eight years.

This public observatory is home to the "celestial cannon," the longest pointable telescope in the world.

The metal-free wooden towers of Brück.

A unique showroom for bathroom fixtures featuring a giant toilet observation deck.

This private museum is packed with 20th-century traffic and technology artifacts.

This mine is home to the largest man-made hole in Europe.

One of two electrical towers in Germany that have a pathway constructed through the tower's legs.

Hidden in the forest are the remains of a former World War II chemical plant.

This viaduct serves as a reminder of World War II.

Inside this German disco, visitors can take a literal ride on the dance floor.

This baroque palace displays an impressive collection of taxidermy, art, and rare objects from the days of courtly hunting.

It's said the devil used this mushroom rock as a table for a late-night meal.