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Peter Kogler's Illusion Art Is Something to Behold!

For over three decades, renowned Austrian artist Peter Kogler has worked on the boundary between architecture and new media in order to create immersive environments and sculptural elements that seem to redefine physical spaces.

Stunning Dogs in Their Natural Environments

These photos capture dogs amid the Austrian wilderness. Taken by photographer Anne Geier ( check out her site ). It immediately becomes apparent when looking at these images that she's exceptionally talented at capturing mesmerizing, soulful portraits of her four-legged subjects.

An Artist Colored 14 Iconic Film Scenes and We’re Stunned!

If you agree with that sentiment, the works of Austrian photographer and photo editor Mario Unger is just what the doctor prescribed to satiate that curiosity.

Who Created These Magical Buildings? They're Incredible!

Friedensreich Hundertwasser was an Austrian architect like no other. He lived a colorful life and had a unique aesthetic, described by some as Dr. Seuss-like or phantasmagoric. He began his career as an artist and became an architect when he was 55.

Behold the Greatest Bearded Gentlemen In All the Land!

This year, the festival was held in the town of Leogang, in the Austrian mountains, and featured 300 bearded and mustachioed men from 20 different countries. The competition usually takes place every year or two and is held in a different country each time.

Was Vienna More Beautiful in the Past or Now? See Yourself

In this spirit of nostalgia, the following 10 mixed-time photos of Vienna were created at Zeitenspruenge Wien to illustrate how the beautiful Austrian capital changed over the years. Bonus: there’s also a fun vintage video at the end of the article. 1.

The World is Full of Unique Places, But These 8 Stand Out

A Chinese, Austrian town The Chinese are known for making skilled replicas of anything in the world, and this also includes whole towns. They managed to rebuild the Austrian village of Hallstatt. The church was built first, then the streets - both of which look exactly like the original ones.

15 of the Most Beautiful Buildings in Art Nouveau Style

The white cubic building with a golden floral dome made of laurel leaves and berries was the ultimate statement of the Vienna Secession, which is the name Austrian artists gave to their version of the Art Nouveau movement.

These Beautiful Actresses Became MORE Elegant With Age

Jane Russell Related Article: 14 Immortal Black and White Film Scenes Tastefully Colored by Austrian Artist 11. Julie Andrews 12. Rita Moreno 13. Jane Seymour 14. Audrey Hepburn Source of all images: izismile Share these photos with family and friends!

These Currencies Are the Most Stunning in the World

It was designed by the Austrian sculptor Rudolf Marschall. Maximum value at which Austrian 100 Corona can be obtained is $4000. [related_articles] 4.

Vienna the Beautiful: 10 Sights You Have to See

Stephen's Cathedral even if you don’t actually go to Vienna, since it is one of the symbols of the country and therefore appears on the 10-cent coin of the Austrian euro. The cathedral was built in 1147 in Romanesque style, but during the 14th century, it was rebuilt in Gothic style.

20 of the World's Fascinating Micronations!

Kugelmugel A former micronation in Vienna, Austria, Kugelmugel was founded in 1984 by artist Edwin Lipburger after he was denied a permit to build a ball-shaped house in the Austrian countryside.

This is What Happens When Translations Go Wrong...

It's Austrian muggings next door, and Swiss homicide across the road... 12. Follow your nostrils! 13. It's important to set some boundaries. 14. A slightly half-hearted chat up line (apparently a translation of 'You're One in a Million') Source 15. So many ways to prove I am the best! 16.

Children of the Past: Historical Photos of Kids Having Fun

This Austrian child just received a new pair of shoes. -Taken during WWII 2. A French girl and her cat. -Taken in 1959 3. Russian children swinging on an abandoned German howitzer. -Taken after the battle for Stalingrad 4. Accordions used to be "cool". -Taken sometime in the 1920's 5.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: 11 Facts About the Famed Composer

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart by Barbara Krafft (1819) Born in the Austrian city of Salzburg in 1756, young Mozart quickly started displaying a musical talent. And by the end of his tragically brief career broken short by the composer’s sudden death in 1791, Mozart had authored over 600 works.