Places maurverick Wants to Go

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

Devilish masks, handicrafts, and pieces of old buildings create a snapshot of life in a historic Alpine region.

This spire on an Austrian mountain is wrapped around a long spiral slide and has the world's tallest wooden observation deck.

The first modernist church in Europe.

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

"World machine" built by an untrained Austrian farmer.

This skeleton-filled altar piece served as a backdrop to one of the most iconic scenes in "The Sound of Music."

Archduke Ferdinand II's collection of rare objects is considered one of the oldest museums in the world.

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

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

This grand manse has been transformed into a museum devoted to one of the founders of Fantastic Realism.

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

The solemn exterior conceals an opulent interior of this 17th century church.

Artfully arranged bones of 5,800 Austrians.

An Austrian house of bones filled with hundreds of intricately painted skulls.

A centuries old castle atop a dormant volcano houses museums devoted to both women and witches.

Terrifically morbid cemetary and site of famous Paracelsus' grave.

The Habsburgs' royal collections of art and wonders.

Baroque celebration of the end of the Great Plague of Vienna.

Trick water gardens from 1619 featuring a 200 piece mechanical theater powered by water.

This cubist Vienna church building looks like some sort of alien stonehenge.

Inside the corridors of this flea market, visitors are sure to find some obscure and odd treasures.

Built to give thanks for the passing of a plague epidemic, this cathedral is a one-of-a-kind architectural hybrid.

The final resting place for the remains of 143 Habsburg royalty.