Places Laura Andersen Wants to Go

This unattributed sculpture in Amsterdam is hiding in plain sight.

Peek through a transparent pyramid and drink in the mountain made of books.

Inspired by "The Starry Night" this Dutch bike path turns into a glowing work of art each night.

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

This small town in the Netherlands has no roads but instead, miles of canals and over 100 bridges.

A beautifully eclectic mix of architectural styles.

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

A Dutch passageway's artistic, aquatic-themed makeover pays tribute to the capital city's famed waterways.

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

The history and future of cannabis.

This 22-floor tower's Skydeck offers panoramic views of Amsterdam.

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

A curious collection dedicated to human and animal anatomy and pathology.

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

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

Cat art as far as the eye can see.

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

Museum preserving torture methods from the past.

A floating cat sanctuary on an Amsterdam canal.

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

The world's only museum devoted to the wonders of fluorescence.

Local lore surrounds this unusual stone.

A 600-year-old elm tree with a built-in seat and thatched roof.

A piece of the front end of a British cruiser that was used as a block ship in World War I.