An unassuming rod in the Netherlands was once the old standard unit of length for the entire Dutch empire.

A striking memorial to the Jews of Leiden who were murdered during World War II is scattered throughout the city.

Wind power station for making famous Ketel One vodka.

Organisms normally seen under a microscope decorate this church.

Dutch woodpile home in the forest.

This artificial ring island was built to hold cubic tons of polluted dirt.

A giant yellow phallus sculpture hidden in the gardens of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen.

For the holidays, the tallest broadcasting tower in the Netherlands turns into one of the world's tallest Christmas trees.

This unique sculpture proved invaluable when it saved a train from careening off the tracks.

Building Men of War and Indiamen from Holland's Golden Age.

Four giant movable street lights decorate this modern Rotterdam square.

The Rozenberg wind wall in South Holland makes for smooth sailing through the Calandbrug canal.

The Netherlands is home to a bridge printed out of reinforced concrete.

A trio of red, white, and blue stones embedded in the streets of Leiden are markers of medieval territory and law.

A strangely curved lamppost stands tall over this avenue in Rotterdam.

Inside this metro station is a section of the city's former medieval fortification.

This stately council chamber hasn't changed since 1545.

This giant wire frame man sculpture is crouched in contemplation.

Nestled in the woods lies this land art project: a hybrid between park, maze and natural monument.

People have been placing babies on these lilies for photoshoots since the Victorian era.

An awe-inspiring giant blue whale jaw bone stands in the center of this Dutch island.

One of the Leiden's oldest pubs is also the birthplace of the Heineken star.

This public library and its impressive collection of academic books have not changed since the 17th century.

This historic Dutch newspaper building is covered with media-themed details—and one unrelated oddity.