Arromanches-les-Bains, France
Mulberry Harbour at Arromanches
Remains of the artificial harbours invented for the Allied invasion of Normandy can still be seen at sea.
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Arromanches-les-Bains, France
Remains of the artificial harbours invented for the Allied invasion of Normandy can still be seen at sea.
Colleville-sur-Mer, France
A memorial to the nearly 10,000 American soldiers laid to rest on the beaches of Normandy during WWII.
Cricqueville-en-Bessin, France
The Lone Star plaque hangs in a bombed-out bunker in Normandy to honor a Texan colonel's heroic actions on D-Day.
Bunnik, Netherlands
For years, the remains of this ancient Roman fortress were hidden under an orchard.
Utrecht, Netherlands
The world's largest bicycle shelter can hold more than 12,500 two-wheelers.
Utrecht, Netherlands
'The Letters of Utrecht' lays out a ribbon of poetry one letter at a time, with no final verse in sight.
Maastricht, Netherlands
Incredible labyrinth of man made caves.
Maastricht, Netherlands
This historical Netherlands fortress still bears the marks of its single siege.
Breezanddijk, Netherlands
The 20-mile causeway that separates the Netherlands from the sea.
De Koog, Netherlands
The history of sea-faring refuse and disaster is on cramped display in this Netherlands folk museum.
Den Burg, Netherlands
Rich with fauna and flora, nature-lovers can walk across the sea at this UNESCO World Heritage spot.
Maastricht, Netherlands
This centuries-old gothic monster has been converted into a sprawling, glossy bookstore.
Eindhoven, Netherlands
A UFO-shaped event building originally intended to be a science museum showcasing the future.
Utrecht, Netherlands
Atop this former dutch railway office sits an interstellar work of art.
La Pera, Spain
Of course Salvador Dalí lived in a castle...
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Valkenburg, Netherlands
The ruins of this Dutch castle sit atop a labyrinth of once-secret tunnels and passageways, dating back over 900 years.
Bassenge, Belgium
A Belgian self-built tower inspired by the Bible and ancient civilizations.
Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands
This fairy tale forest hides scenes from some of the more obscure and bizarre Western nursery stories.
Woudenberg, Netherlands
A grassy pyramid named after a French battle.
IJsselstein, Netherlands
For the holidays, the tallest broadcasting tower in the Netherlands turns into one of the world's tallest Christmas trees.