Get tall with nature's lankiest beasts and their warthog friends at this Kenyan preserve.

Giant disc-shaped gate took 20 men to close off this city in Madagascar.

The centuries-old trees lining both sides of this dirt road may become Madagascar's first natural monument.

In the Netherlands, one of the world's largest private car collections can be found.

Lumps of significant stone from around the world surround a flaming monument for peace.

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

A miniature city, once ruled by the Queen of the Netherlands.

Hidden within a Netherlands crater is a stone bed that lets those who lie in it see the sky as a curved surface.

Oldest Museum of the Netherlands is a true cabinet of curiosities.

People have been placing babies on these lilies for photoshoots since the Victorian era.

This historic Dutch newspaper building is covered with media-themed details—and one unrelated oddity.

Science meets wall art to highlight the beauty of famous mathematical equations.

The works of poetry's biggest names grace the walls of the city of Leiden, all carefully painted by hand.

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

A former plague hospital turned medical museum.

Amsterdam's former hotspot for public executions and dissections.

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

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

A beautifully eclectic mix of architectural styles.

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.

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

Home to the world's oldest functioning orrery.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.