Renaissance villa and gardens complete with a tormented colossus.

Geothermal waterfalls in Tuscany.

Nestled in the hills of Tuscany are gorgeous, multicolored hot springs.

Walk through a fairytale in Tuscany.

The doodles of a genius line the walls of a secret room under the Medici Chapel, where they were hidden for nearly 500 years.

Dim sum, served in a grand old theater.

The oldest Italian café in Boston, this spot also serves as a veritable museum of vintage coffee ephemera.

This tablet indicates where the tragic monarch returned to begin her tumultuous downfall.

A remnant of the Roman army's presence on the coast of Scotland.

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

This sculpture commemorates Edinburgh's sister city and their respective celebrity dogs.

An artist's whimsical transformation of everyday objects.

A pair of stones embedded in an Edinburgh street memorialize one of the city's last public hangings.

One of Edinburgh's oldest pubs hides a 19th-century skittles alley in the back.

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

Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

A labyrinthine network of chambers with a storied past hides below Edinburgh's South Bridge.

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

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

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

This emblematic representation is said to bring the students good fortune.

Glasgow's oldest pub has a proud literary tradition and possibly a ghost or two.