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

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

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

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

A quartet of brightly colored mythical beasts stand sentry at this gateway.

The oldest floral clock in the world still functions today.

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

One of the world's smallest functioning lighthouse boasts an unexpected connection.

A remarkable feat of Victorian engineering across the Firth of Forth.

Accessible only at low tide, the deserted island is dotted with World War II ruins.

These grandstands are among the oldest continuously used stands in the world.

A garden in Lisbon filled with giant porcelain creatures.

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

A large grotto built in the 16th century amidst Florence's famous Boboli gardens.

This famous city eluded concrete detection until the early 2000's.

A plaque on the base of this statue holds a bewitching design.

First founded in 1472, this is the oldest bank in the world. Its history may explain why we call financial institutions "banks."

Fortified medieval tower house with lovely roof garden.

This bustling Italian plaza is built on the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater.

The oldest operating pharmacy in the world features 800-year-old recipes.

A copy of the famous statue can be found in this Florence piazza, along with one of the most breathtaking views of the city below.

This private skyway is filled with art and was expanded explicitly so that Hitler could appreciate a river.

Drink wine handed out through a window as part of an age-old tradition.

In Florence's great Duomo, a 26 foot fresco honors a mercenary famous for attacking Florence.