Germany
The Chapel of the Boy Who Lost His Sainthood
Nestled in a small town in Rhine Valley is the ruins of a chapel dedicated to a boy who was once a saint…and then lost his sainthood.
The Church With the Devil’s Footprint
Munich’s massive Frauenkirche – the Church of Our Lady – is particularly famous for one very odd distinction: it bears the devil’s footprint inside its hallowed halls.
Storing Your Luggage at the Munich Train Station
Here’s what you need to know to store your luggage safely and cheaply at Munich’s train station during your long stopover. It’s much better than hauling your stuff around as you explore the city.
A Sobering Visit to Dachau Concentration Camp
Dachau Concentration Camp was built in Nazi Germany as a "model camp" for other concentration camps. It mainly housed political prisoners, dissidents, and resistance fighters. The facility was designed to hold 5,000 prisoners. Population numbers fluctuated throughout...
Jeweled Skeleton of Saint Munditia
Just steps from Marienplatz (Mary's Square) is St. Peter's Church, home to one of Munich's most bizarre relics. Inside the church on the left-hand side is a glass coffin containing the jeweled skeleton remains of Saint Munditia: the matron saint of matrons (or...