Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tassen Museum of Bags and Purses
The largest collection of handbags in the world, the oldest of which were used to carry Bibles, primarily by men.
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
The largest collection of handbags in the world, the oldest of which were used to carry Bibles, primarily by men.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The world's first zoo for microbes collecting the horrible and wonderful things living on and around us.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This massive mural by famed pop-artist Keith Haring was hidden for almost 30 years until its 2018 rediscovery.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This subterranean studio is filled with fascinating kinetic art.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The world's oldest Jewish library was founded by Sephardic Jews in 17th century Amsterdam.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This museum inside Amsterdam's largest cemetery explores how people deal with death.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A curious collection dedicated to human and animal anatomy and pathology.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Museum preserving torture methods from the past.
Paris, France
Known as the "Dodo Manège," this carousel features a herd of animals that have disappeared—or may be gone soon.
Sandown, England
This British museum hopes to take the taboo out of poo.
Tonopah, Nevada
In the middle of a remote desert town is a surprisingly opulent hotel.
Mistley, England
This ancient oak tree sheltered accused "witches" in the 17th century.
Thursford, England
A large collection of steam engines, organs, and fairground attractions.
Devon, England
A unique journey back in time to an early 20th-century fairground.
Telford, England
This whimsical, unique clock has been entertaining shoppers for well over 20 years.
Fulbeck, England
This 20-foot mountain is made up of some 15,000 mannequins—if you visit, you can even take a piece home with you.
Gloucestershire, England
Home to the ancient Roman temple of a lesser-known Celtic god that inspired J. R. R. Tolkien and H. P. Lovecraft.
Portugal
A submerged village appears when dam levels drop.
Stirling, Scotland
Legend says this rock was once a chopping block for public executions.
Prosser, Washington
The strange phenomenon causing gravity to "work backwards" on this hill has been blamed on the paranormal.
Columbia Falls, Montana
A classic mystery spot complete with spots that are said to make you shrink or grow when you stand on them.
San Diego, California
A magnificent, reportedly haunted mansion built for a composer by Spiritualists.
Reykjavik, Iceland
This tiny museum's sizable collection is jammed into a former underground public toilet.
Borrowdale, England
It's believed a local adventurer spent 50 years living inside this cave.