This Rococo palace in Dresden once served as an exhibition gallery and festival area, but today is a museum complex, containing collections like the Old Masters Picture Gallery and the Dresden Porcelain Collection.

This island, sitting on the River Spree, got its name because of the collection of museum's located on it, which include the Altes Museum, the Neues Museum, the Alte Nationalgalerie, the Bode Museum, and the Pergamon Museum.

From 1961 to 1989, this wall divided Berlin in two and came to symbolize the division between East and West Germany during the Cold War.

Located in Berlin, Reichstagsgebaude, also known as the the Reichstag building, houses the German parliament (the Bundestag). Constructed 1894, the building has historical significance through the Nazi period, Cold War, and Reunification of Germany. Notable include its river front views and glass dome architectural feature.

One of the best landmarks in Germany, Brandenburg Gate was built as a triumphal arch in the neoclassical style, completed in 1790. During the Cold War, the gate was closed, disallowing passage between East and West Berlin.

This Romanesque style Protestant church was originally a Carolingian church that was converted after the Reformation extended to Zurich. Allegedly, the church was commissioned by Charlemagne. Construction started around 1100 and wrapped up in 1220.

This Swiss lake lies to the southeast of the city of the same name. It is fed by the Linth River. It is a narrow lake, only reaching a maximum width of 2 miles, but reaches 25 miles long.

Bahnhofstrasse, meaning "Station Street" in English, is the main downtown street in Zurich. It is home to some of the city's best shops, like Bvlgari, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Prada, and many more.

The Lion of Lucerne is an amazing sculpture carved directly into a cliffside in one of Switzerland's most gorgeous cities. It was done to commemorate the deaths of Swiss soldiers who were brutally massacred during the bloody French Revolution.

This covered bridge that crosses the Reuss River in Lucerne is one of Switzerland's main tourist attractions. The interior of the bridge contains several paintings which were completed in the 17th century.

Liechtenstein has a long history of postal service, which is celebrated at this museum that features thousands of postage stampsissued by the country dating back to 1912. The museum was opened in 1936.

This public square has been the main square in Munich since 1158. It is named for Mary's Column, which stands in its center, erected in the 17th century to celebrate the end of Swedish occupation.

Schonbrunn Palace is both one of the most important cultural landmarks in Austria and possibly the most major of its tourist attractions. This 1,440-room Rococo estate and gardens was built by Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II in 1569.

The noticeable and unique mosaic roof of this church in the Austrian capital has made Saint Stephen's one of the most recognizable buildings in the city. The church has seen several additions, but the oldest parts are from the 12th century.

The Austrian Parliament Building is, as the name implies, the place where the governmental proceedings of the Austrian government are decided on and enacted. Its Grecian influence was meant to invoke the democratic beliefs of the ancient Greeks.

This former imperial palace now serves as the residence of the Austrian president. In addition, this massive complex also houses museums that detail the history of the Austrian government. It also serves as a convention center for the city.

Completed in 1265, for generations this castle was the historical residency of the Hungarian kings. The medieval castle was destroyed in a 16th century siege of the city, and the palace was rebuilt in the Baroque style.

The Fisherman's Bastion on the Buda side of the Danube River in Hungary is an incredible white-stone viewing terrace with conical towers. It was built in the 1890s and gets its name from the fisherman's guild that once defended the area.

The centerpiece of this famous square in Budapest is a series of statues known as the Millennium Memorial. The statues are of the leaders of the nine tribes that founded Hungary as well as other historic Hungarian figures.

This impressive and dramatic Gothic cathedral in Budapest was built in the late 1300s, although local tradition claims it dates back to the 12th century. It houses an Ecclesiastical-art museum that contains replicas of the Hungarian royal jewels.

Take a leisurely cruise down the beautiful Danube River to see the magnificent city of Budapest from the water. This river is the vein that flows between the two part of the city, Buda and Pest.

The largest church in the Czech Republic, St. Vitus Cathedral is a beautiful Gothic church, marked by its high vaulted ceiling and flying buttresses, which had a large influence over the development of this architectural style in central Europe.

The Charles Bridge links Prague's Old Town district with the Prague Castle areas, and was once the only way to cross the Vltava River in the city center. During the day, the bridge is lined with street artists and performers.

This historic street in front of the massive and spectacular Prague Castle gets its name from the alchemists who are said to once have roamed the area looking for a way to turn ordinary minerals into gold.

This massive palatial complex in Prague serves as the official residence of the President of the Czech Republic. It is the largest ancient castle in the world with a total area of 70,000 square-meters.

This public square in the heart of Prague's historic Old Town displays some excellent examples of Gothic and baroque architecture; for example, the square's two major churches, Tyn Church and St. Nihcolas Church, each showcase one of these styles.

Prague Astronomical Clock – the mysterious jewel of the Old Town Square. It’s the oldest working clock in the world that tells you four types of time.