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

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

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

The beautiful baroque library of the Hapsburg empire.

This fine-dining restaurant features native New Zealand ingredients and Māori cooking.

The mausoleum of New Zealand's controversial prime minister.

The "horrid little piggy house" of one of New Zealand's most celebrated writers.

The remnants of a 1849 sunken ship lie underneath a building.

A winding staircase that appears to lead to nowhere is actually a diving platform into the Wellington Harbour.

Quotes and poems etched on stone plaques are hidden along this waterfront walkway.

Referred to as "the crappiest fountain ever," this sculpture has been splashing unknowing passersby since 1969.

This kinetic sculpture focuses the sounds of the city when you stand inside.

These concrete crustaceans are actually public restrooms.

High winds can make this one scary landing.

The world's first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary is a haven for New Zealand's rare and endangered species.

A memorial to Wellington's well-loved, well-traveled wharf dog.

A charmingly old-fashioned reminder of the historic building's former life.

The 16-foot sculpture of a hand looks out from his perch on top of an art gallery.

New Zealand's only running funicular railway.

Inside this faux cave, visitors can learn how some of their favorite fantasy characters were created.

The world's only complete colossal squid specimen is on display at the Te Papa Museum.

Anyone wanting to know what a dwarven mine sounds like need only visit the tunnels of this New Zealand artillery compound.

The Habsburgs' royal collections of art and wonders.

An ornate private entrance to the Vienna subway built specifically for the emperor.