Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.

The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.

This city square dates back to the Scottish Enlightenment and was home to some of Scotland's brightest minds.

A former telephone box found new life as a photo booth and charity fundraiser.

A rare memorial paying homage to an altruistic woman from the 19th-century.

The remnants of a facade from a 19th-century market stall emporium.

A beautiful Greco-Roman structure houses a well once believed to have healing powers.

An Oxford museum where visitors can have tea with the Mad Hatter and climb through the wardrobe to a fantasy land.

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

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

These wooden pipes were crucial to providing water to Medieval Edinburgh.

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

Neon artworks light up this dark Edinburgh tunnel.

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

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

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

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

The 2,000-year-old Roman columns are hidden within Barcelona's Gothic Quarter.

18th century anatomical amphitheater of the Royal College of Surgery of Barcelona.

Turntable anonymously received orphans, alms, and groceries.

Catalonia Tradition: Beating the hollow Christmas log until it defecates in your fireplace.