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

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

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.

This black church sits alone among a field of lava rock.

Three columns of volcanic rock shoot out of the ocean.

A bit of the Berlin Wall was gifted to the Icelandic capital to commemorate the 25th anniversary of German reunification.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

This tiny museum's sizable collection is jammed into a former underground public toilet.

This stunning concert hall has become a symbol of Iceland's national recovery.

A once-booming Mississippi River town with a history of racial violence is now eerie and mostly abandoned.

A commemoration of over 150 of St. Louis's favorite sons and daughters.

This titanic oil company sign is a reminder of the Americana boom of the 1970s and also its commoditization.

What was meant to be a temporary exhibit is now a permanent fixture at the St. Louis Zoo filled with beautiful birds.

Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.

One of the world's earliest skyscrapers.

The Magic House provides a beautiful and creative environment for curious youngsters to get their knowledge on.

What was once a presidential estate is now an exotic menagerie and home to the Budweiser Clydesdales.

This former Union fort commands a fine view of downtown Cape Girardeau and the Mississippi River.

The only mill in the state that features a covered bridge.

This 1854 courthouse along the Mississippi River has a storied history.