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

The bell that once tolled atop a lost Edinburgh gate now hangs for all to see.

This metallic cross was most likely the last thing a condemned person would see while on the gallows.

A never-finished memorial to the heroes of the Napoleonic War has become "Scotland's Folly."

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

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

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

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

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.

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

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

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

An enormous, inside-out glass globe built in 1935.

This shrine commemorates the site of the first known Catholic mass in the United States.

This chicken coop pays homage to a classic architectural style made famous throughout the southern United States.

If you don't look closely, you might mistake this sculpture for just another passenger waiting at the airport.

Millions of pieces of Venetian glass showcase the life of Christ.

Loyal fans of one television's most famous painters still come to pay their respects.

In a Florida town known for antiques, this painted home became an art attraction and a symbol of love.

The island residents are known for taking their quirky sense of humor with them to the grave.

The highway's southernmost spot is a beloved local attraction.