Franciscan monks created a facsimile of the Holy Land for North Americans who couldn’t afford the trip overseas.

An out-of-place Air Force radar dome is all that denotes this park as a former missile launch site.

An abandoned 1970s theme park that has been turned into a space for waterfront walking.

A little-known cafe in an old copper bridge tower with 360-degree views of the harbor.

The gilded, masterful astronomical clock will calculate time, dates, and planetary positions for thousands of years to come.

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

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

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

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

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

This basement museum explores the art and artistry of fascism.

The history and future of cannabis.

The world's only museum devoted to the wonders of fluorescence.

The spectacular history of spectacles on display.

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

A collection of biblical memorabilia.

A haunting tribute to pioneering photographer Clover Adams.

An astounding collection of medical specimens, including bits of President Lincoln.

This grand gothic brewery has been pumping out suds for over a hundred years.

With over 100 jam-packed rooms to explore plus elaborate tea services and events, the Mansion on O Street is a hidden treasure.