Remnants of an exploded schooner and wrecked submarines form a breakwater.

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.

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

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

The world's oldest rose is so tough it survived being bombed in World War II.

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

This ancient ruined monastery has been destroyed by fire so many times that it seems like God hates it.

A unique hanging cable-car navigates through Dresden, the oldest suspension railway in the world.

Goethe's "Faust" was inspired by these rock formations known as the "Devil's Pulpit" and "Witches' Altar."

This German museum is devoted to all aspects of grave culture from headstones to coffins.

A quaint Russian village in the middle of a German metropolis.

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

The industrial monstrosity known as Bagger 258 is a colossal mining machine built in the DDR - but now left for dead in a German field.

This former steel and coal plant is now a neon-lit industrial fantasia.

Once the tallest building in the world, this abandoned church is now a monument to the destruction of WWII.

These 18th century gardens tell a rocky story of the son of Odysseus.

This German bone house contains the remains of some 20,000 souls.

What was once thought to be a wellspring of unicorn bones is actually just a prehistoric burial site.

An elevator into the Baltic Sea.

Between Neo-Pagans and Neo-Nazis, these strange rock formations have a curious cult following and a very strange history.

No need to strap in for a "ride" on this walkable roller coaster.

From toys to kettles to scientific instruments, this German museum celebrates the beauty of 20th century design.

Gardens representing parts of Asia, Europe, and the Mid East are tucked away among the Soviet-style buildings in East Berlin.