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

An overgrown and largely forgotten cemetery lies hidden within the outskirts of Amsterdam.

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

This centuries-old gothic monster has been converted into a sprawling, glossy bookstore.

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

A public urinal so pretty, it was declared a national monument.

Birthplace of the "Cat in the Cradle" and a cluster of iconic, original windmills that let the Dutch tame the seas.

A former plague hospital turned medical museum.

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

Invisible bridge parts the waters, invoking biblical images and preserving the ominous feel of an ancient moat.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This 22-floor tower's Skydeck offers panoramic views of Amsterdam.

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

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

An Amsterdam street lined with antique shops each one dedicated to a different obscure collection.