Thousand-year-old Viking runes adorn an ancient Greek lion at the entrance to the Venetian Arsenal.

Those who own or stay at this 500-year-old, allegedly cursed house often meet terrible fates.

This palatial spiral staircase was so unusual the name "snail" was given to the noble family who built it.

A bit of the Berlin Wall was gifted to the Icelandic capital to commemorate the 25th anniversary of German reunification.

These formal gardens were designed to be admired from the vantage point of the castle.

A remarkable feat of Victorian engineering across the Firth of Forth.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

This city square dates back to the Scottish Enlightenment and was home to some of Scotland's brightest minds.

Edinburgh's oldest statue hides within a parking lot behind the city's iconic cathedral.

This charming old building's loose connection with the Scottish Reformer is what saved it from demolition after it split apart.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

This alley off Edinburgh's Royal Mile contains remnants of the city's seedier history.

These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

Old-fashioned knowledge and modern engineering create the world's only rotating boatlift.

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.

The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death.