A museum that cashes in on its infamous little people while teaching you a thing or two about the Irish fey.

The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.

This historic pub has maintained much of its 1906 decor, including a small sequestered room for women, where orders were slipped through a tiny window.

One of only three examples of a stained glass window manufactured by the Tiffany Company in Scotland.

Designed to illustrate two parts of the human psyche.

This modern work of art was a refreshing addition to one of the oldest theatres in the city.

Edinburgh’s version of the Sistine Chapel is this former church, with an interior covered in paintings done by one woman over the course of nearly a decade.

A building-sized painting of the renowned 19th-century American abolitionist.

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

An artistic interpretation of the history of a Scottish park, combining poetry with anthropomorphic animals.

Poetic, metallic giraffes adorn a square off an Edinburgh thoroughfare.

Neon artworks light up this dark Edinburgh tunnel.

This repurposed church offers a more literal way to get closer to the heavens.

This stately bank building hides a spectacular star-studded ceiling.

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

The colorful stairs are made with marble from the world's major quarries.

This extraordinary Viking artifact has traveled throughout the city.

The healing properties of this well attracted royals and commoners throughout the Middle Ages.

Enter this small nook and you'll be surrounded by 360 degrees of street art.

A succession of eerily contemplative iron figures lead from a Scottish museum to the sea.

Anonymously sculpted and donated, these sculptures made from poetry books and pages are sprinkled around the city.

Now home to a drinking establishment, this building has a macabre history.

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.