Also known as the Blue Church, the building was consecrated to the daughter of Andrew II.

This Slovak bridge is known both for its connection to a national uprising and its UFO-shaped eatery.

This Slovakian statue of an emerging sewer worker might just be a bronze peeping tom.

The highest peak in the United Kingdom has a history of physics, specters, and a pilgrimage of strange objects.

A poetic monument to the Scottish Parliament.

This Roman relic was discovered in Scotland by a mudlarking ferryman.

The dance of this huge clock is a magnificent and eerie commentary on good and evil in the history of humankind.

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

A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.

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

This early version of the guillotine was used to execute the man responsible for its construction.

Remnants of the 16th-century defensive wall still stand unassumingly within Edinburgh.

This obscure walkway links Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of the city's prime vantage points.

This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.

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

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

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

Portugal's National Pantheon has a history of curses, collapses and financial problems.

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.

On a small Slovenian island, diners can mix and match a classic cake into dozens of sweet and savory flavor combinations.

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.

Travelers who fall victim to this mermaid's charms are destined to stay in Užupis forever.