More than 450 years ago, an Italian nun became the first woman to paint the iconic subject.

Some say this medieval church is where the poet Dante married his wife and also met the love of his life.

Many famous English poets including Elizabeth Barrett Browning are laid to rest at this Swiss-owned cemetery in Florence.

A medieval weapon rumored to have been used by the brilliant poet himself.

Macbeth's infamous "Great Birnam Wood."

Described by William Wordsworth as a "World of Wonder."

An ancient stone wall formed by lava that was a frequent stop during funeral marches.

Cascading waterfalls mark the gateway to the ancient burial place of Clan Macnab.

Another entry into the world of Edinburgh's pop-up artworks.

Scotland's oldest purpose-built concert hall houses an incredible collection of ornate, centuries-old keyboards.

It's a mystery how these curious columns wound up in an Edinburgh suburb.

A library where thousands of books explain how to avoid another Great Recession.

Strange beasts lurking in a garden are all that remain of a quirky, short-lived theme park.

This site contains overlapping ancient graveyards that existed about 1,000 years apart.

The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.

A whale's jawbone and a malfunctioning harpoon welcome you to the village of Bragar and its lore.

This brilliant display of whirling fireballs celebrates Hogmanay.

A 30-acre garden inspired by the principles of modern physics.

This dramatic landscape hidden on the Isle of Skye looks as though you've stepped into the magical realm.

These fantastically named natural pools look like something out of a Scottish myth.

This astonishingly geometric cave has inspired everyone from Jules Verne to Pink Floyd.

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

The U.K.'s first underground railway line is now a lively thoroughfare for runners and cyclists.

A hidden tunnel leads to a medieval queen's shrine buried beneath a parking lot.