Inside this Icelandic greenhouse, geothermal energy keeps tomatoes warm and growing.

What was once believed to be a church floor turned out to be the artwork of geology.

Medicinal spa created from the mineral-rich runoff of a geothermal power plant

The remains of a hospital that housed over 200 leprosy patients.

This oceanside Reykjavik spot is speckled with recycled sculptures and large stones.

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

This earthwork installation sits on a grassy hill, celebrating Iceland's past and present.

This monument to one of the largest science fiction games of all time bears the names of hundreds of thousands of players.

This aromatherapy shop and mini-museum cofounded by the Sigur Rós frontman documents Icelandic history through scents.

The first Icelander to hold the position of governor.

Iceland's tribute to its thankless civil servants.

The first woman to become a member of the parliament of Iceland.

A monument dedicated to the civil uprisings that took place during the Pots and Pans Revolution.

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

One of the oldest family businesses in Reykjavík serves lamb-based hot dogs.

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

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

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

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

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

One of only three examples of a stained glass window manufactured by the Tiffany Company in Scotland.

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