IJsselstein, Netherlands
Gerbrandy Tower
For the holidays, the tallest broadcasting tower in the Netherlands turns into one of the world's tallest Christmas trees.
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IJsselstein, Netherlands
For the holidays, the tallest broadcasting tower in the Netherlands turns into one of the world's tallest Christmas trees.
Vaals, Netherlands
The tallest mountain in mainland Netherlands isn't actually very tall.
Utrecht, Netherlands
The world's largest bicycle shelter can hold more than 12,500 two-wheelers.
Leiden, Netherlands
A tiny house showcases the busy life of a local gnome.
Spijkenisse, Netherlands
This unique sculpture proved invaluable when it saved a train from careening off the tracks.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The mirrored section takes the shape of Hebrew characters when viewed from above.
Leiden, Netherlands
A trio of red, white, and blue stones embedded in the streets of Leiden are markers of medieval territory and law.
Leiden, Netherlands
This 11th-century castle sits so low you can't see it behind the surrounding buildings.
Schiphol, Netherlands
This old KLM airplane cut into three parts was transformed into an eclectic airport gift shop.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
This hotel was once home to a steamliner company and became the final rest stop for Europeans heading to the New World.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
A massive stone fox oversees a Rotterdam elementary school crosswalk.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Rotterdammers' dirty minds gave this Santa a dirty nickname and cursed it to a life of wandering.
Leiden, Netherlands
The works of poetry's biggest names grace the walls of the city of Leiden, all carefully painted by hand.
Utrecht, Netherlands
Atop this former dutch railway office sits an interstellar work of art.
Haarlem, Netherlands
This towering church is home to a world-famous organ and a treasure trove of medieval art.
Waddinxveen, Netherlands
Yup, that's a 330-foot yacht passing over the highway.
Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands
This fairy tale forest hides scenes from some of the more obscure and bizarre Western nursery stories.
Schiphol, Netherlands
It appears as if a man is standing behind this giant airport clock, painting the hands in real time.
Den Burg, Netherlands
Rich with fauna and flora, nature-lovers can walk across the sea at this UNESCO World Heritage spot.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Europe's official "zero-level," the equator of elevation.
Maastricht, Netherlands
This centuries-old gothic monster has been converted into a sprawling, glossy bookstore.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
These slanted cubic abodes are a creative if odd solution to a zoning pickle.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam's former hotspot for public executions and dissections.
Zaandam, Netherlands
Colorful and chaotic stacked hotel in North Holland.