Places Connicka Wants to Go

The doodles of a genius line the walls of a secret room under the Medici Chapel, where they were hidden for nearly 500 years.

Dim sum, served in a grand old theater.

The oldest Italian café in Boston, this spot also serves as a veritable museum of vintage coffee ephemera.

This tablet indicates where the tragic monarch returned to begin her tumultuous downfall.

A remnant of the Roman army's presence on the coast of Scotland.

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

This sculpture commemorates Edinburgh's sister city and their respective celebrity dogs.

An artist's whimsical transformation of everyday objects.

A pair of stones embedded in an Edinburgh street memorialize one of the city's last public hangings.

One of Edinburgh's oldest pubs hides a 19th-century skittles alley in the back.

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

Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

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

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

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

This 17th-century street hidden beneath Edinburgh was once a breeding ground for the black death.

This emblematic representation is said to bring the students good fortune.

Glasgow's oldest pub has a proud literary tradition and possibly a ghost or two.

This waterfall is one of the most spectacular natural features in the Scottish Lowlands.

A scattered trail of street art adds a pop of color to the city's stark structures.

Climb this overlooked gem's spiral staircase and you'll be rewarded with spectacular views of Glasgow.

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