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

A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.

A secret garden in a picturesque Edinburgh village has inspired artists for centuries.

Summer in Scotland begins with a spectacularly wild and colorful event rooted in ancient pagan traditions.

There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.

Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.

Accessible only at low tide, the deserted island is dotted with World War II ruins.

A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.

One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.

360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.

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

Ruins of two abandoned stations destroyed by the power they sought to harness.

This functioning parish church is also the site of many concert performances due to its wonderful acoustics.

This giant boulder is pinched over a 1000-meter abyss by two mountains.

A Hungarian optometrist's charming collection of Asian art and curiosities.

A statue in Budapest's Liberty Square honors the former U.S. president's efforts to end the Cold War.

A random tree outside a Budapest hotel has become a DIY shrine to the late singer.

A museum dedicated to a secret military hospital hidden beneath a castle in Budapest.

A Trabant car, a kangaroo statue, and a plethora of plants take over this abandoned-factory-turned-bar.

The mummified right fist of a 1,000-year-old saint-king sits inside an ornate golden reliquary.

Tucked away near more famous landmarks lies a statue meant to symbolize the confluence and continuing development of human culture.

Budapest's Communist-era statues, banished to the suburbs.

Possibly the world's largest hourglass only needs to be reset every New Year's Eve.

From Austrians to Nazis to Soviets, this historic Budapest fortress has a history as complex as the city itself.