This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.

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

The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.

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.

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

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

City Council meetings still happen in this historic building, impeccably preserved on the inside.

Built in 1890, this is the last remaining wooden fire bell tower in the United States.

Standing 191 feet tall and measuring more than 55 feet in circumference, this is the world's tallest spruce tree.

Home of Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose.

The wooden airship was the largest flying boat ever built.

Mountain known by the Tillamook Tribe as "the place of the supreme deity."

Ride a mechanical corn dog at the alleged birthplace of America's favorite deep-fried wiener.

An iconic British fixture in an unconventional color.

In addition to escorting prospective couples to and from ballrooms, this lane was also a place for gentlemen to settle scores.

Created by one of England's most prolific labyrinth designers, inspired by Bath city history.

This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.

The accidental discovery of this gilt bronze head led archaeologists to find the Roman Baths in the city of Bath

This restaurant's specialty is "a major enigma for food historians."

Built for herding sheep, these tiny winding lanes with medieval origins and distinctive series of narrow turns are charming walkways for humans today.

A petite castle folly in the English countryside.

This medieval sanctuary's tree-framed door looks like a portal to a mythical realm.