Utrecht, Netherlands
Fish Doorbell at Weerdsluis Lock
The world's first fish doorbell monitors this water passageway.
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Utrecht, Netherlands
The world's first fish doorbell monitors this water passageway.
Naarden, Netherlands
The Siege of Naarden ended in 1814, but the cannonballs embedded in the town church remain.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
The oldest statue in the Netherlands has survived relocation, bombardment, and burial.
Amersfoort, Netherlands
At the base of this tower, a plaque marks the original center point of the Netherlands.
Leiden, Netherlands
This 17th-century house has a long and colorful history.
Wijk bij Duurstede, Netherlands
This may be the world's only drive-through windmill.
Leiden, Netherlands
A massive explosion that leveled hundreds of buildings in the city of Leiden is remembered by a waterside plaque.
Bunnik, Netherlands
For years, the remains of this ancient Roman fortress were hidden under an orchard.
Otterlo, Netherlands
Located inside Hoge Veluwe National Park, this museum began as the private collection of a prominent female art collector.
Leiden, Netherlands
Some of the specimens on display at the Leiden University Medical Center have been helping educate physicians since the 17th century.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
A bridge that has seen many reiterations over its lifetime.
IJsselstein, Netherlands
For the holidays, the tallest broadcasting tower in the Netherlands turns into one of the world's tallest Christmas trees.
Hilversum, Netherlands
Dutch woodpile home in the forest.
Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, Netherlands
A large measuring stick marks the lowest point of a country that is partially under sea level.
Leiden, Netherlands
A striking memorial to the Jews of Leiden who were murdered during World War II is scattered throughout the city.
Vaals, Netherlands
The tallest mountain in mainland Netherlands isn't actually very tall.
Hilversum, Netherlands
The world's longest wildlife overpass provides Hilversum's critters with a safe alternative to trying their luck on the roadway.
Leiden, Netherlands
Graffiti covers the walls of a room where university students through the centuries have waited nervously to defend their theses.
Lelystad, Netherlands
Building Men of War and Indiamen from Holland's Golden Age.
Schokland, Netherlands
The struggle of a small Dutch island against the sea.
Utrecht, Netherlands
The world's largest bicycle shelter can hold more than 12,500 two-wheelers.
Leiden, Netherlands
This 11th-century castle sits so low you can't see it behind the surrounding buildings.
Leiden, Netherlands
People have been placing babies on these lilies for photoshoots since the Victorian era.
Utrecht, Netherlands
A uniquely preserved neo-Gothic church that is now home to a collection of art and woodcarvings.