A beautiful Greco-Roman structure houses a well once believed to have healing powers.

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

Many of Edinburgh's more unsavory characters spent their final days behind this door while awaiting their executions.

The location of a citizen uprising that led to a gruesome act of mob justice.

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

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

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

This stately bank building hides a spectacular star-studded ceiling.

An artist's whimsical transformation of everyday objects.

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

This city square dates back to the Scottish Enlightenment and was home to some of Scotland's brightest minds.

A former telephone box found new life as a photo booth and charity fundraiser.

This mundane post marks the old location of the city's main postal hub.

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

These plaques located in a court preserve a small piece of Edinburgh's history.

This painting of a beloved dog will be on display at the Scottish National Gallery at long as the museum exists.

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

A rare and unique example of an 18th-century door latch calls this restaurant home.

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

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

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

Possibly the world's smallest museum is home to one exhibit that sheds light on the capital city's dark criminal history.

This was once a hall in which a 16th-century royal banquet was hosted by King James VI of Scotland.

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