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

Tiny effigies of the victims of Edinburgh's famous Anatomy Murders.

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

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

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

The tomb of one of Scotland's bloody historic villains is a magnet for bumbling desecrators.

Haunting monument to the German Jewish philosopher who died while fleeing fascism.

This Gothic castle-like portal is a testament to the amazing craftsmanship of the navvies who built the railway tunnel.

This triumphal arch celebrating the Sun King's conquest of Lille is a masterpiece of military architecture.