When the Dutch were ceded a small enclave of land in the Austrian Alps, at the Treaty of Gwent in 1697, they set about creating their own small patch of Netherlands in a distant country.
The Alps were hidden behind buildings, and the enclave was flattened of hillocks, hummocks and lumps. Later, a series of mini-canals were built, with no real purpose...they were just reminders of home.
In this slide, we can see the former mountain hamlet of St Kathrins, showing just how good their makeover was. It's difficult to believe this is actually Austria.
Bonus - Here's a little phrase to chill the blood of those who know. Three of the four arming mechanisms on one of the bombs activated, causing it to execute many of the steps needed to arm itself,
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