Places jordank Wants to Go

A rare tour of an aristocrat's private home reveals valuable 17th-century paintings from artists like Rembrandt.

A unique collection of gilded age mechanical pianos.

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

This basement museum explores the art and artistry of fascism.

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

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

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

The attic of a four-century-old canal house hides a clandestine church.

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

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

An Amsterdam street lined with antique shops each one dedicated to a different obscure collection.

The largest known medieval map of the world.

The oldest candy store in England has been selling traditional sweets since 1827.

A seven-century-old jail tells a not-so-pleasant history of crime and punishment.

The largest 19th century panorama in the world still in-situ.

Rumored to have been frequented by Vincent van Gogh, it's the only remaining genever producer in the Hague.

A barbarous band of serpents guard the bases of these Aztec temples.

This chain of artificial lakes was an ideal test ground for the aircraft that would carry the "bouncing bombs" used by the WWII "Dambusters" squad.

Some of England's last cave dwellers lived and worked within this huge cave.

A magnificent winding road through a steep valley, with deep natural caverns at the bottom

These crude contraptions were used to aid in the mining of lead, silver and gold.

Semi-precious Blue John stones have been mined in this cavern system for centuries.

Ancient human remains unearthed around the iconic monument.

The first archaeological site discovered by aerial photography.