A seven-century-old jail tells a not-so-pleasant history of crime and punishment.

The largest 19th century panorama in the world still in-situ.

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

An ancient Egyptian temple sits within a modern European museum.

It appears as if a man is standing behind this giant airport clock, painting the hands in real time.

A curious collection dedicated to human and animal anatomy and pathology.

This miniature take on the Kremlin is one Dutch man's retirement project.

The 20-mile causeway that separates the Netherlands from the sea.

The Bloemen Route, or “Flower Route”, stretches 25 miles through prime Dutch tulip country as a result of “tulip mania,” the world’s first economic bubble.

This towering church is home to a world-famous organ and a treasure trove of medieval art.

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

The celebrated eyesore created by starry-eyed sweethearts.

An image of the legendary saint stands in the shadow of a cathedral she liberated.

The city-sized home palace of one of ancient Egypt's most powerful rulers gives us a rare look into the lives of the epoch's rulers.

A network of ancient Egyptian tombs built into the cliff face along the Nile.

This 7th-century monastery was sacked by Saladin.

The largest known Ancient Egyptian obelisk.

One of its engravings is believed to be among the first representations of medical and surgical instruments.

Known as the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this tomb houses some of the most well-preserved paintings in Egypt.

These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.

This unassuming tree stump reportedly traces its roots to the famous pharaoh queen's reign.

One of the most well-preserved temples of ancient Egypt.

A museum-like shop that has been producing clogs, brushes, and ropes for nearly 200 years.

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