Amsterdam's former hotspot for public executions and dissections.

A collection of biblical memorabilia.

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

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

The largest collection of handbags in the world, the oldest of which were used to carry Bibles, primarily by men.

A Dutch passageway's artistic, aquatic-themed makeover pays tribute to the capital city's famed waterways.

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

This unattributed sculpture in Amsterdam is hiding in plain sight.

A beautifully eclectic mix of architectural styles.

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

This historic Amsterdam bar used to accept sailor's monkeys as payment.

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.

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

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

Fascinating town where normal life interfaces with the occult.

The bizarre headgear looks like it was made for a fool, not a king.

A cluttered and astounding collection of antiquities and curiosities.

Giant, natural amphitheaters made of delicate geological formations called "hoodoos."

A towering tribute to decisiveness stands on the spot where Brigham Young and his followers decided that this must be the place.

This historic collection of Native Alaskan artifacts was resurrected through a partnership between the WPA and tribal artisans.

A rare chance to get up close and personal with a 13-mile ribbon of ice near downtown Juneau.

A historic freight system that found the true gold rush is in tourism.

This tiny square mile of Canadian sand was once considered the world's smallest desert.