Famed for its pie, this eatery has a hidden tunnel that allowed Catholics to secretly walk to church during the Reformation.

This imposing tower named after the mythical sword of King Arthur is considered the tallest freestanding climbing wall in the world.

Two gravestones clasp hands over the religious divide.

A market built atop boats is one of the few floating holiday markets in Europe.

The giant scales in this museum can still tell if someone is one of the devil's brides just by weight.

Crouch down, stretch tall, and be sure to flail your legs to pay homage to the Monty Python classic.

This beautifully designed star-shaped fort was the premier defense system of the late 1500s.

Colorful and chaotic stacked hotel in North Holland.

This unattributed sculpture in Amsterdam is hiding in plain sight.

Seven mini rowhouses fill the gap between 54 and 70 Westerstraat.

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

Inspired by "The Starry Night" this Dutch bike path turns into a glowing work of art each night.

This small town in the Netherlands has no roads but instead, miles of canals and over 100 bridges.

This gorgeous reading room houses the oldest and largest art history library in the Netherlands.

Peek through a transparent pyramid and drink in the mountain made of books.

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

A floating cat sanctuary on an Amsterdam canal.

For hundreds of years, participants in this Japanese festival have been making babies cry to ward off demons.

A cool dive bar, off the beaten track.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

A restaurant modeled after feudal Japan, where the waitstaff are trained as ninjas.

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

The original "capsule building" is a masterpiece of Metabolist architecture.