A miniature city, once ruled by the Queen of the Netherlands.

Nailing a coin to this holy stump is just another way to ask the gods for relief from dental pain.

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world keeps an eye out in every direction.

An expansive complex of subterranean tunnels is all that remains of one of Europe's most formidable medieval fortresses.

Once the local rulers had gone these enchanting ruins housed common folk in an almost real life fairy tale.

Where Mary Shelley’s "Frankenstein" and John William Polidori's "The Vampyre" were born.

A hidden church in a hidden courtyard tells the story of the Miracle of Amsterdam.

An ancient passage filled with stalls selling used books, once frequented by Vincent Van Gogh.

A haunting deserted hotel is a favorite with artists and photographers.

This fairytale inspired, warped building houses restaurants, shops, and a radio station.

Modern art commemorates one of the first military actions of World War II.

Memorial to the lost dead of Gdansk, whose resting places were destroyed during World War II.

A mysterious emblem tucked in an small alleyway is actually the coat of arms of a heroic medieval family.

The abandoned funicular tunnel was a secret base for the BBC during World War II.

A Dutch clog company in the town of Zaandam loves the wooden shoes so much it made a museum for them.

Colorful and chaotic stacked hotel in North Holland.

Oldest Museum of the Netherlands is a true cabinet of curiosities.

Established in 1638 to battle the Black Death, Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam is a treasure trove of rare flora.

A 20-meter (65-foot) robot towers over Tokyo Bay.

A Japanese concept restaurant that feels like a party thrown by the monsters in your closet.

A taste of the macabre Tokyo's ritzy shopping district.

Cabaret where the show girls are all androids, and the patrons couldn't be more pleased.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.