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

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

A magician and his beloved, pampered canine were buried together, within days of each other, due to a tragic twist of fate.

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

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

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

Remnants of the 16th-century defensive wall still stand unassumingly within Edinburgh.

The tomb of one of Scotland's bloody historic villains is a magnet for bumbling desecrators.

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

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

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

This obscure walkway links Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of the city's prime vantage points.

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

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

Home of the infamous Cauld Lad of Hylton and one of the inspirations behind "Alice" in Sunderland.

The Uros people live on floating reed islands in lake Titicaca.

This vast masterpiece of Moroccan architecture spreads across 20 acres.

The mysterious empty cupola behind the monumental arch points to an ancient prophecy of Delhi.

An ancient iron pillar in Delhi that seems to be rustproof.

A blooming house of worship for the masses.

This opulent 16th-century Maharaja’s palace is a unique mix of Hindu and Muslim designs.