A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.

This fairytale castle was built as a show of power but was nearly torn down thanks to its history of torture.

Tucked in the back of a flower shop, its collection details the fascinating history of the Netherlands's iconic symbol.

The works of poetry's biggest names grace the walls of the city of Leiden, all carefully painted by hand.

The largest flower auction house in the world.

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

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

In the days before house numbers, these colorful signs held clues about various buildings' purposes.

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

Amsterdam's former hotspot for public executions and dissections.

The ruins of this Dutch castle sit atop a labyrinth of once-secret tunnels and passageways, dating back over 900 years.

Three connected pink triangles memorialize persecuted gays and lesbians throughout history.

Unsurprisingly, Holland is home to one of the most magnificent flower gardens in the world.

This city square is home to Amsterdam's oldest church and a statue honoring Dutch sex workers.

A beautifully eclectic mix of architectural styles.

The attic of a four-century-old canal house hides a clandestine church.

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

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

The world's first zoo for microbes collecting the horrible and wonderful things living on and around us.

A floating cat sanctuary on an Amsterdam canal.

Cat art as far as the eye can see.