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

This 16th-century close preserves an unusual piece of Edinburgh's transportation history.

The beloved bard's garb is proudly displayed within a Freemason's hall.

Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.

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

The world’s first museum dedicated to the history of childhood opened in Edinburgh in 1955.

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

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

The colorful stairs are made with marble from the world's major quarries.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.

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

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

A small structure built from used railroad ties honors the short term of America's 20th president.

This historic address is home to the beloved ball and is an almost totally empty building among the most expensive real estate in the world.

An uber-secure, windowless tower of doom in the center of Manhattan is an NSA spyscraper.

Wall Street has a new heroine, a bronze statue of a small but fierce girl.

This cemetery has graves dating back to the 17th century, including the city's oldest carved tombstone and an ominous cryptogram.

The headquarters of the famous Yale society.