This fairy tale forest hides scenes from some of the more obscure and bizarre Western nursery stories.

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

A grassy pyramid named after a French battle.

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

The world's first interactive human body museum also serves as a chair for a giant orange man.

A Portuguese Jewish cemetery filled with stunning grave monuments that date back to 1614.

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

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

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

Hidden within a Netherlands crater is a stone bed that lets those who lie in it see the sky as a curved surface.

A former plague hospital turned medical museum.

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

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.

A beautiful maze marks where three countries meet.

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.

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.

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

Museum preserving torture methods from the past.

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