Famed for its pie, this eatery has a hidden tunnel that allowed Catholics to secretly walk to church during the Reformation.

A unique collection of gilded age mechanical pianos.

Seven mini rowhouses fill the gap between 54 and 70 Westerstraat.

This impressive collection of rare books on ancient mysticism inspired author Dan Brown.

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

A unique work of automotive art calls this shopping center home.

A hidden church in a hidden courtyard tells the story of the Miracle of Amsterdam.

In the days before house numbers, these colorful signs held clues about various buildings' purposes.

A line number in Amsterdam that will likely never be used again due to its tragic history.

The facade of this bank has changed little over the centuries, including its unique welcome sign.

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

The former headquarters of history's oldest megacorporation.

One of Amsterdam's narrowest houses is located right across the canal from its widest.

Amsterdam's former hotspot for public executions and dissections.

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

A poignant museum dedicated to the history of the Dutch resistance against Nazi occupation

Established in 1638 to battle the Black Death, this botanical garden is a treasure trove of rare flora.

The world's oldest Jewish library was founded by Sephardic Jews in 17th century Amsterdam.

This large copper bolt represents the benchmark for measuring sea levels in most of Europe.

The former home of a mad diplomat is said to still be marked in bloody, arcane scrawls.

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

A beautifully eclectic mix of architectural styles.

Cat art as far as the eye can see.

This gorgeous reading room houses the oldest and largest art history library in the Netherlands.