Amsterdam, Netherlands
Aletta Henrïette Jacobs
This plaque marks the former home of one of the first women physicians in the Netherlands.
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
This plaque marks the former home of one of the first women physicians in the Netherlands.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A set of seven houses, each built in a style that represents a European country.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
An Amsterdam street lined with antique shops each one dedicated to a different obscure collection.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Debatably clever, or just plain honest hotel advertised as "The Worst Hotel in the World."
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Established in 1638 to battle the Black Death, this botanical garden is a treasure trove of rare flora.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The world's oldest Jewish library was founded by Sephardic Jews in 17th century Amsterdam.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The mirrored section takes the shape of Hebrew characters when viewed from above.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This unattributed sculpture in Amsterdam is hiding in plain sight.
Llantysilio, Wales
This ancient abbey now lies in majestic ruin behind a caravan park.
Holywell, Wales
The oldest continual pilgrimage site in Britain was supposedly created by a gruesome beheading.
Chester, England
Chester Cathedral is home to a unique painting crafted on a canvas of cobwebs.
Chester, England
A mysterious demonic figure peers down from its perch within the gorgeous Chester Cathedral.
Chester, England
Mysteriously stacked storefront paths give this medieval British town an iconic style like none other.
Chester, England
A rare wooden coffin set vertically into the Gothic arch of an ruined church.
Chester, England
The western face was supposedly left clock-less to snub the Welsh.
Beaumaris, Wales
A holy well believed to have healing powers.
Newborough, Wales
Legends say that this small island was the final resting place of the Welsh saint of lovers.
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Wales
This Welsh village gave itself a ridiculous name in a publicity stunt a century ahead of its time.
Hawarden, Wales
At the United Kingdom's only residential library you can sleep among the books.
Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland
This bell is one of the last remnants of the lost city of Triadelphia.
Silver Spring, Maryland
This general store has stood in the same spot for well over a century.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
A park where people have been going to feed friendly pigeons since the 18th century
Palm Springs, California
A bust of the entertainer and politician sits in an alcove at the Palm Springs Airport.
Twentynine Palms, California
The decaying adobe remains of an old homestead are just off the beaten path in Joshua Tree National Park.