Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

This tiny museum hidden above a restaurant houses thousands of modern and traditional kites.

According to Greek mythology, this natural spring is the home of a freshwater nymph.

Italian cave with exceptional acoustics and an unsavory history.

The world's most active stratovolcano is almost always erupting.

A mysterious ancient elephant said to possess magic powers is now the symbol of a Sicilian city.

This ornate Victorian marketplace was the setting for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in the first ‘Harry Potter’ film.

This monument depicts a harrowing event involving an escaped polar bear.

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

This tiny weathered plot is one of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in Scotland.

This extraordinary Viking artifact has traveled throughout the city.

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

This 16th-century house tells the city's history through old artifacts and quirky tales.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

This small museum in a 17th-century building honors three iconic Scottish writers.

A quartet of brightly colored mythical beasts stand sentry at this gateway.

Dedicated to the Father of the British Fire Service.

Edinburgh's oldest statue hides within a parking lot behind the city's iconic cathedral.

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

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

A bronze statue of a low three-legged seat commemorates a piece of furniture that started a riot.

This open-air mosaic gallery honoring an English artist took hundreds of volunteers more than seven years to create.

Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.