An ancient knight and a symbol of the city's freedom.

Gargoyle head that brings good luck.

Now harmless, this looming post struck fear into the heart of medieval troublemakers.

The medieval "dragon" on an Austrian city's coat-of-arms comes to life in a fountain.

The world's most important buildings shrunk to a tiny size.

Each year melting snow turns these Austrian hiking trails into scuba zones.

"World machine" built by an untrained Austrian farmer.

The shell of a medieval fortress offers commanding views of the area it once protected.

The world's largest historic armory was established by independent citizens to defend themselves from the wars of larger forces.

Double spiral staircases are not unheard of, but they are very rare.

Fantastic stories on a miniature railroad.

Resting in the middle of an Austrian river, this sci-fi "island" lets people cross in neon style.

Austria's ultra-modern art museum looks like Cthulhu's giant alien heart.