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

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.

A Dutch passageway's artistic, aquatic-themed makeover pays tribute to the capital city's famed waterways.

This unattributed sculpture in Amsterdam is hiding in plain sight.

Colorful and chaotic stacked hotel in North Holland.

A beautifully eclectic mix of architectural styles.

A beautiful maze marks where three countries meet.

Inspired by "The Starry Night" this Dutch bike path turns into a glowing work of art each night.

This small town in the Netherlands has no roads but instead, miles of canals and over 100 bridges.

Peek through a transparent pyramid and drink in the mountain made of books.

Established in 1638 to battle the Black Death, Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam is a treasure trove of rare flora.

A floating cat sanctuary on an Amsterdam canal.

Cat art as far as the eye can see.

The world's only museum devoted to the wonders of fluorescence.

The patron of this extravagant Art Nouveau confection insisted that nothing less than a boat should project from its facade.

Potato-peeling mannequins, Inca art, and a dangling tuber mobile help trace the history of fries at this Belgian museum.

A giant bug impaled on a 75-foot-tall needle.

This whimsical statue dumps water on its head to symbolize knowledge flowing into his brain. Or maybe booze.

A fantastical 13th-century fortification sandwiched by a modern hotel in central Brussels.

Brussels' favorite peeing boy has a sister.

Artwork tucked within the trees greets visitors with surreal sonic experiences.

This modern arts center is built around a gem of late-Baroque architecture.

A rare example of World War I trenches from the British front.

A 14th-century fortified keep showcases the masterpieces of an ingenious 20th-century clockmaker.