Places klauskiendlhofer Wants to Go

Devious political maneuvering and four ancient, working telescopes are central to the world's second-oldest observatory.

A 'living museum' in Leiden, the oldest of its kind in the Netherlands.

Tucked away in the Leiden city hall are a group of works by famed artist MC Escher.

An unassuming rod in the Netherlands was once the old standard unit of length for the entire Dutch empire.

One of the great math minds of the 17th century is underfoot in this 900 year old Dutch church.

The world's first transgenic bovine has been preserved at the museum where he spent his final years—though his old stable is now a cafe.

Only a few walls remain of the last church the Pilgrims used before they sailed to North America.

Once housed in the towers of this Gothic church, this 17th century clock still ticks today.

This public toilet built in the famous Amsterdam School architectural style is a Dutch national monument.

It's forbidden to dig within this ancient Roman fort hidden beneath a playground.

This section of the Kennet and Avon Canal has been designated the same level of heritage protection as Stonehenge.

There are hundreds of secret WWII bases hidden in British forests. Built to fight a Nazi invasion, they remained unknown for decades.

The country home of world-famous designer, writer, and artist extraordinaire, William Morris.

A rotting air force base is now home to rare birds and scarce plants.

Over 100 years ago this pyramidal holding cell was reserved for rowdy drunks but now only offers five minute sentences.

A hidden plaque is the only reminder of the lost palace where two storied English kings were born.

This battery powered bell has been ringing since 1840 and is one of the worlds longest running science experiments.

A little piece of Oxford's overlooked industrial heritage.

A letterbox installed specifically for the first editor of the Oxford English Dictionary.

A plaque is all that remains of a lost Oxford transport hub.

The spot where three Protestant clergymen were burned at the stake during the reign of "Bloody Mary."

This nondescript building was the birthplace of Morris cars.

Soak up some local history in this restored Edwardian era swimming pool.

In 1329, Christine Carpenter entered this small stone cell in the hopes of becoming a living saint.