This extraordinary Viking artifact has traveled throughout the city.

This 16th-century close preserves an unusual piece of Edinburgh's transportation history.

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

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

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

The 16th-century church has the only stained glass windows that survived the Scottish Reformation intact.

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

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

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

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

There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.

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

This gracefully curving formation looks like a massive wave that was suddenly turned to stone.

Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.

Yemen's "Stone Palace" looks like it was carved right out of the tall stone column on which it is built.

The most alien-looking place on Earth.

One of the first big sculptures anywhere in Australia.

There's nothing shrimpy about the world's largest artificial prawn.

Brisbane's manmade urban beach has enough water to fill five Olympic-sized swimming pools.

Though considered an eyesore by some, this boxy Brutalist high-rise plays a significant role in Sydney's past.

Monument that stands 40 feet and weighs 1,000 pounds.

The King is honored by an elaborate grotto on a continent he never visited.

Australia's first open air museum and antique 3D theater.

An opal mining town in the middle of Australia where people live, worship, and shop underground.