This extraordinary Viking artifact has traveled throughout the city.

A medieval device used to punish and shame wrongdoers still hangs outside the village church.

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

The Scottish Reformation leader's grave was paved over and is now a parking lot.

This charming old building's loose connection with the Scottish Reformer is what saved it from demolition after it split apart.

A labyrinthine network of chambers with a storied past hides below Edinburgh's South Bridge.

This allegedly haunted 16th-century tower house-turned-museum exhibits thousands of spectacular objects.

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

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

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

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

A book bound in the skin of an infamous criminal, along with countless other specimens.

17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death.

Accessible only at low tide, the deserted island is dotted with World War II ruins.

A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.

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

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

This whimsical winery by Antoni Gaudí looks ripped from the pages of a fairytale.

An ornate tower shows off a local artist's architectural flair.

Tower that was a frequent stop on the travels of King James I.

Archaeological site of Iberian people ruins.

Mine shafts and hard pastries await visitors at this massive mountain of salt.

Saint Joseph was said to heal the deaf and blind, but it was a much smaller miracle that got him canonized.

An eclectic collection of thousands of items owned by the sculptor Frederic Marès.