Places Annie Oortman Wants to Go

A retail shop has preserved the 17th-century food cellar from the old building it now occupies.

The world's largest bicycle shelter can hold more than 12,500 two-wheelers.

This Dutch statue is a monument to the fictional shrew who brought doom to the city of Stavoren.

Unknown to many, this is where items not displayed in a Dutch history of science museum are held.

Walk through the history of a Dutch truck manufacturer, from 1928 to today.

This early 19th-century graveyard is the final resting place of Vincent van Gogh's mother.

A striking memorial to the Jews of Leiden who were murdered during World War II is scattered throughout the city.

This public toilet built in the famous Amsterdam School architectural style is a Dutch national monument.

The tallest mountain in mainland Netherlands isn't actually very tall.

Inside this metro station is a section of the city's former medieval fortification.

Once the world's biggest telescope, it was later used as a coat hanger by a famous Dutch astronomer.

Once housed in the towers of this Gothic church, this 17th century clock still ticks today.

An unassuming rod in the Netherlands was once the old standard unit of length for the entire Dutch empire.

This 11th-century castle sits so low you can't see it behind the surrounding buildings.

An enormous Polaroid picture adds an artistic flair to Rotterdam.

A journey through 430 years of bulbiculture in the Netherlands.

The Netherlands' first car tunnel has an unusually rectangular shape.

A rare double mill nestled along the banks of the Aa river.

This hotel was once home to a steamliner company and became the final rest stop for Europeans heading to the New World.

The world's largest private telescope collection hides in a secret wing of a Dutch auto museum.

Graffiti covers the walls of a room where university students through the centuries have waited nervously to defend their theses.

This old KLM airplane cut into three parts was transformed into an eclectic airport gift shop.

A huge teapot illuminates a home for the elderly.

Wind power station for making famous Ketel One vodka.