Places pleiades Wants to Go

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

A beautifully eclectic mix of architectural styles.

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 historic Amsterdam bar used to accept sailor's monkeys as payment.

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

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

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.

A floating cat sanctuary on an Amsterdam canal.

A brutalist gem towering over the heart of Milan.

A Milanese café entirely designed by the American director Wes Anderson.

This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.

Two very green residential towers cleaning the air in one of Europe's most polluted cities.

One of the world’s smallest bars, just 13 square feet, is brimming with speakeasy flair.

Each spring, a dreamlike carpet of bluebells overtakes the forest floor.