Hoek van Holland, Netherlands
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This enormous storm barrier is one of the largest moving structures on Earth, with each arm taller than the Washington Monument.
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Hoek van Holland, Netherlands
This enormous storm barrier is one of the largest moving structures on Earth, with each arm taller than the Washington Monument.
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
This unique bridge physically lifts a piece of the road into the air to let boats pass by.
Leiden, Netherlands
An ancient Egyptian temple sits within a modern European museum.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
This colorfully-painted tunnel links two distinct parts of a historic neighborhood.
Assen, Netherlands
Remarkably preserved body discovered in a peat bog.
Wiuwert, Netherlands
A bizarre form of natural mummification was discovered in the church of this Frisian village.
Waddinxveen, Netherlands
Yup, that's a 330-foot yacht passing over the highway.
Leiden, Netherlands
Tucked away in the Leiden city hall are a group of works by famed artist MC Escher.
Maastricht, Netherlands
Incredible labyrinth of man made caves.
Tilburg, Netherlands
A dream-like maze full of strange art, surreal spaces, and fantasy landscapes to get lost in.
Den Burg, Netherlands
Rich with fauna and flora, nature-lovers can walk across the sea at this UNESCO World Heritage spot.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Europe's official "zero-level," the equator of elevation.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
A true Valhalla for cactus and succulent lovers.
Valkenburg, Netherlands
The ruins of this Dutch castle sit atop a labyrinth of once-secret tunnels and passageways, dating back over 900 years.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tucked in the back of a flower shop, its collection details the fascinating history of the Netherlands's iconic symbol.
Bourtange, Netherlands
This beautifully designed star-shaped fort was the premier defense system of the late 1500s.
Haarlem, Netherlands
Oldest Museum of the Netherlands is a true cabinet of curiosities.
The Hague, Netherlands
Hidden within a Netherlands crater is a stone bed that lets those who lie in it see the sky as a curved surface.
Haarlem, Netherlands
The Bloemen Route, or “Flower Route”, stretches 25 miles through prime Dutch tulip country as a result of “tulip mania,” the world’s first economic bubble.
Vaals, Netherlands
A beautiful maze marks where three countries meet.
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Inspired by "The Starry Night" this Dutch bike path turns into a glowing work of art each night.
Giethoorn, Netherlands
This small town in the Netherlands has no roads but instead, miles of canals and over 100 bridges.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Established in 1638 to battle the Black Death, this botanical garden is a treasure trove of rare flora.