Places Madeleine Wants to Go

A jaw-dropping "megalibrary" that turns book-browsing into a geometric adventure.

Its exhibits are dedicated to educating the public about state terrorism in Mexico.

These subterranean models show Mexico City's central square during three different eras.

The remains of an Aztec school and various intriguing artifacts lie below a modern cultural center.

A scientific repository of goiters, boils and other ailments throughout Mexican history.

This foreboding building was the headquarters of the terrifying Spanish Inquisition in Mexico.

The former headquarters of Mexico's Secretariat of Public Education now houses a muralism museum, including Diego Rivera's first large-scale mural project.

This museum houses two of Mexico's most impressive Aztec monoliths.

66,000 pieces of art, donated by one of the world's richest men.

This immense scene of a cosmic battle between a jaguar and serpent illustrates the Aztec concept of the duality of life.

The last of Amsterdam's original sea level markers remaining in place.

This large copper bolt represents the benchmark for measuring sea levels in most of Europe.

A hidden church in a hidden courtyard tells the story of the Miracle of Amsterdam.

This unusual elevator doesn’t stop or slow down.

A Portuguese Jewish cemetery filled with stunning grave monuments that date back to 1614.

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

A nomadic museum known for its art exhibitions about religion and faith.

The world's oldest Jewish library was founded by Sephardic Jews in 17th century Amsterdam.

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

This unattributed sculpture in Amsterdam is hiding in plain sight.

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

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

The world's first zoo for microbes collecting the horrible and wonderful things living on and around us.

A floating cat sanctuary on an Amsterdam canal.