Stained-glass windows inspired by Vincent van Gogh's paintings decorate this church in the town where the artist's career began.

One of the largest burial mounds in the Netherlands and Belgium.

This 11th-century castle sits so low you can't see it behind the surrounding buildings.

A trio of red, white, and blue stones embedded in the streets of Leiden are markers of medieval territory and law.

An awe-inspiring giant blue whale jaw bone stands in the center of this Dutch island.

A rare double mill nestled along the banks of the Aa river.

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

This Dutch art piece became a Russian icon.

An ancient Egyptian temple sits within a modern European museum.

Remarkably preserved body discovered in a peat bog.

This large sand dune in the Netherlands is home to wind-whipped trees with "floating" roots.

A bizarre form of natural mummification was discovered in the church of this Frisian village.

Visit the ancient, mysterious Roman catacombs ... in the Netherlands.

The giant scales in this museum can still tell if someone is one of the devil's brides just by weight.

Rich with fauna and flora, nature-lovers can walk across the sea at this UNESCO World Heritage spot.

A true Valhalla for cactus and succulent lovers.

Crouch down, stretch tall, and be sure to flail your legs to pay homage to the Monty Python classic.

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

This beautifully designed star-shaped fort was the premier defense system of the late 1500s.

Unsurprisingly, Holland is home to one of the most magnificent flower gardens in the world.

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

The Bloemen Route, or “Flower Route”, stretches 25 miles through prime Dutch tulip country as a result of “tulip mania,” the world’s first economic bubble.

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

This impressive collection of rare books on ancient mysticism inspired author Dan Brown.