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

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

The taxidermy remains of the first mammal ever cloned from an adult cell are on display in Edinburgh.

Brass bricks outline the locations of Edinburgh's lost, lively market stalls.

This monument is dedicated to a young boy who survived a disaster that forced Edinburgh to reevaluate its building codes.

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

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

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

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

A quartet of brightly colored mythical beasts stand sentry at this gateway.

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

This home designed for chocolate magnate Antoni Amatller is an exquisite treasure-box of Catalan Modernism.

This colorful statue welcomes visitors to a Barcelona park.

The iconic boulevard is the perfect place to catch sight of a bicycling skeleton, a levitating Satan, or a chef with his head stuck in a pizza.

The oldest giants in Catalonia are now displayed in a 14th-century Gothic church.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

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

Every New Year's Day, locals don gaudy costumes and dive into the frigid Firth of Forth.

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

The remnants of a facade from a 19th-century market stall emporium.

This allegedly haunted 16th-century tower house-turned-museum exhibits thousands of spectacular objects.

A multi-storied painting that depicts the area's rich and diverse maritime history.

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