Bruges, Belgium
The Procession of the Holy Blood
This gruesome biblical parade celebrates the one day a year that a bit of Jesus' blood turns to liquid.
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Bruges, Belgium
This gruesome biblical parade celebrates the one day a year that a bit of Jesus' blood turns to liquid.
Reykjavik, Iceland
One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens.
Stockholm, Sweden
It houses the remains of a 17th-century version of the Titanic.
Bergen, Norway
The burning of this 12th-century church kicked off a campaign of Norwegian Black Metal terror.
Johannesburg, South Africa
One of the tallest buildings in Africa provides a great view of Johannesburg's unique geography.
Paarl, South Africa
The original goat tower, the one that started it all.
Sun City, South Africa
A safari-themed castle in the South African bush with the largest maze in the southern hemisphere.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This city square dates back to the Scottish Enlightenment and was home to some of Scotland's brightest minds.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The oldest floral clock in the world still functions today.
Edinburgh, Scotland
360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?
Edinburgh, Scotland
These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This 17th-century street hidden beneath Edinburgh was once a breeding ground for the black death.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This charming old building's loose connection with the Scottish Reformer is what saved it from demolition after it split apart.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Visit the remains of a notorious Victorian-era correctional facility.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This obscure walkway links Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of the city's prime vantage points.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A stone monument acknowledging Scotland's right to have a separate Parliament from the one in Westminster.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A never-finished memorial to the heroes of the Napoleonic War has become "Scotland's Folly."
Edinburgh, Scotland
A book bound in the skin of an infamous criminal, along with countless other specimens.
Roslin, Scotland
A church that bred legends, and served as an inspiration for the Da Vinci Code.