Prague, Czechia
David Černý's Embryo
One of the famous Czech artist's lesser-known Prague installations appears to be a glowing fetus affixed to a drainpipe.
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Prague, Czechia
One of the famous Czech artist's lesser-known Prague installations appears to be a glowing fetus affixed to a drainpipe.
Prague, Czechia
The risqué mixed-media sculptures are supposedly a metaphor for Czech politics.
Prague, Czechia
This artificial cave looks like something out of a fairytale.
Prague, Czechia
Countless grotesque faces stare out from this eerie Prague art wall.
Prague, Czechia
A steampunk-styled three-floor factory churning out art, activism, and electronic beats.
Prague, Czechia
Two stunning 17th-century libraries and a cabinet of curiosities.
Prague, Czechia
Walk through Czech history in Prague's largest graveyard.
Gdańsk, Poland
One of the world's largest amber altarpieces is housed within this reconstructed medieval church.
Gdańsk, Poland
This 700-year-old structure is one of the most unique architectural and historic monuments in Gdańsk.
Budapest, Hungary
A marvel of technology a century ago, this disused power station now offers a lovely glimpse into the industrial design of the past.
Budapest, Hungary
The abandoned "Red Star Train Graveyard" is the final rusting place for precious artifacts of train history.
Budapest, Hungary
Tucked away near more famous landmarks lies a statue meant to symbolize the confluence and continuing development of human culture.
Vienna, Austria
This cubist Vienna church building looks like some sort of alien stonehenge.
Istanbul, Turkey
This half-forgotten fortress was constructed by the Ottoman conqueror of Constantinople.
Istanbul, Turkey
This museum was invented in a novel before being made real by the author.
Vienna, Austria
A history of heat is on display at this unique Austrian museum.
Vienna, Austria
An ornate private entrance to the Vienna subway built specifically for the emperor.
Vienna, Austria
This grand manse has been transformed into a museum devoted to one of the founders of Fantastic Realism.
Vienna, Austria
A non-stop elevator ride in Vienna's city hall.
Vienna, Austria
A gift from Emperor Franz Joseph I to his wife.
Vienna, Austria
A neo-Gothic mansion now houses a wunderkammer of analog tech that hits on all the senses.
Vienna, Austria
The townhouse where the "Blood Countess" Elizabeth Báthory started her murderous career.
Vienna, Austria
Legends surround an ancient tree trunk riddled with nails for good luck.
Vienna, Austria
The crypt of the imposing Stephensdom holds royal intestines and thousands of skeletons.