History & Culture in Austria

These two 15th-century metal rods allowed people to check if they were swindled or not.

A monument dedicated to a lone, brave invader.

A mechanical clock built in 1914, with a rotation of 12 historical figures on its face.

Journey through a mesmerizing array of board games inside this museum.

This open-air museum filled with 19th-century buildings offers a unique view of historic craftsmanship.

Designed as a reminder of one of the darkest moments in Austrian history.

These relics of the city's past now exist as a prominent modern feature.

In the middle of a Vienna square, Roman ruins dating back some 2,000 years are on display.

A gift from Emperor Franz Joseph I to his wife.

During World War II, Austria's oldest salt mine was used to store thousands of pieces of stolen artwork.

A glimpse into the festive and private lives of medieval Europe.

This museum is dedicated to the little known ancient Roman history of Vienna.

These 12th-century catacombs carved into a mountainside were a place of mysticism and Christian hermitages.