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

There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.

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

One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.

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

The only royal palace on U.S. soil has been a territorial capitol, a military headquarters, and a prison for a queen.

A historical convent known for taking in bad luck babies left on its doorstep is now an upscale shopping center.

A Buddhist theme park brings you a Buddhist version of Hell.

Taoism, Buddhist and Confucianism are all represented in this temple that claims to answer anyone's wishes.

Climb to the top of the world's largest seated bronze Buddha.

Remnants of the most densely packed city in world history, that thrived on anarchy for 30 years.

Teeming with illegal goods and services, this towering maze of vice is also a popular tourist accommodation.

Stockholm's tiniest statue is of a small boy looking at the Moon.

A man has revenged his true love's betrayal through tears and stone genitalia.

This homeless brass fox tugs at your heartstrings from the foot of a Stockholm bridge.

It houses the remains of a 17th-century version of the Titanic.

This charming fountain honors Felix Salten, the creator of the iconic storybook deer.

Zurich's evolution museum hosts a unique collection of skeletons among its natural history treasures.

Unconventional site where the tracks of Zurich tramcars intersect.

One of a series of no-purpose kinetic artworks by Swiss sculptor Jean Tinguely.

The painter of "The Scream" is laid to rest under a stoic bust of himself in the humble corner of an Oslo cemetery.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.