Amsterdam, Netherlands
Paradiso
Rejoice at Amsterdam's ‘pop temple,’ a former church reborn as a raucous music venue.
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
Rejoice at Amsterdam's ‘pop temple,’ a former church reborn as a raucous music venue.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Widely advertised as Amsterdam’s narrowest street, this passage was once a highlight of the Red Light District before its windows closed.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A beautifully eclectic mix of architectural styles.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This large copper bolt represents the benchmark for measuring sea levels in most of Europe.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Established in 1638 to battle the Black Death, this botanical garden is a treasure trove of rare flora.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This bird-loving brewery is situated in an old municipal bathhouse, nestled beside a 300-year-old windmill.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The history and future of cannabis.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This museum housed in a former brothel explores the past and present of sex work in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam's former hotspot for public executions and dissections.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
An ancient passage filled with stalls selling used books, once frequented by Vincent Van Gogh.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
In the days before house numbers, these colorful signs held clues about various buildings' purposes.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A hidden church in a hidden courtyard tells the story of the Miracle of Amsterdam.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam's narrowest house facade is a monument to 17th-century tax evasion.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A floating cat sanctuary on an Amsterdam canal.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A Dutch passageway's artistic, aquatic-themed makeover pays tribute to the capital city's famed waterways.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This city square is home to Amsterdam's oldest church and a statue honoring Dutch sex workers.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Europe's first floating restaurant is home to a hilarious legend.
Leiden, Netherlands
Science meets wall art to highlight the beauty of famous mathematical equations.
Leiden, Netherlands
Only a few walls remain of the last church the Pilgrims used before they sailed to North America.
Leiden, Netherlands
This 11th-century castle sits so low you can't see it behind the surrounding buildings.
Leiden, Netherlands
Once housed in the towers of this Gothic church, this 17th century clock still ticks today.
Leiden, Netherlands
The remnants of a WWI naval mine that once terrorized the country now decorates a street.
Leiden, Netherlands
The works of poetry's biggest names grace the walls of the city of Leiden, all carefully painted by hand.
Leiden, Netherlands
A market built atop boats is one of the few floating holiday markets in Europe.