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The hidden lair of an alchemist rediscovered in a 2002 flood.

Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.

A Jenga-style cylindrical tower of books that appears to go on forever.

Two stunning 17th-century libraries and a cabinet of curiosities.

The world's newest astronomical clock is also its most accurate.

A perfectly preserved hill village where the buildings are painted like white lace.

The blood-soaked ruins of the castle where the murderous Blood Countess was walled in alive.

The 700-year-old fortress was the site of Count Orlok's castle in "Nosferatu."

Before building her own tombstone, an untrained artist created a concrete menagerie in her garden.

This network of conjoined cellars was riddled with traps and supposedly allowed the townspeople to pretend their homes were deserted.

A monument marks the site where the famed composer stopped to relieve himself on a long journey. Just one problem: Mozart never went to Raschala.

An abandoned cable car station located on the Danube stands like a haunted house above the river.

These 13th century documents come housed in 18th century shelves organized by a 19th century historian.

The townhouse where the "Blood Countess" Elizabeth Báthory started her murderous career.

Dine amidst exotic plants at this former royal greenhouse.

Visiting this café is like visiting the Austrian grandma you wish you had.

Home of controversial poet priest who penned the words for the Austrian national anthem used in the 1930s.

A three-shelf library serves as a memorial in the Jewish cemetery of Krems.

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

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

A magnificent collection of imperial armor and weaponry.

A boat ride through utter darkness, lit only by headlamps, reveals an emerald green pool locals believe is sacred.

An ornate tomb pays tribute to one of the most influential and cherished military leaders in Vietnam's history.

This unique formation is characterized by hexagonal basalt rocks stacked in unique formations.