One of the oldest lighthouses in the world has been in continuous use since it was first built in 1531.

A quiet grave marks the site of a centuries-old fairytale love story that turned out to be a real murder.

This magnificent Art Deco church is a reflection of Lithuania’s turbulent history.

Where a Japanese government official issued transit visas to Jews fleeing from Nazi-occupied Poland.

A miraculous three-handed portrait of a saint can be found inside this church.

This micro-nation may be some sort of prank, but its constitution sure seems official.

Another beautiful spot in the hidden universe of Eames Demetrios.

Travelers who fall victim to this mermaid's charms are destined to stay in Užupis forever.

An angel that hatched from an egg!

Plaques celebrating Lithuanian writers freckle a wall of this picture-perfect path.

Legend has it that Napoleon Bonaparte fell in love with this Gothic church.

This former KGB building is now a museum memorializing the people who suffered during the Soviet regime.

Over time, this castle grew to encompass the entire island.

An old hill fort covered in over 100,000 crosses is a symbol of Lithuanian nationalism and beliefs.

The widest waterfall in Europe is a natural wonder and one of the only places where fish are caught in the air.

The reconstruction of this prominent building fulfilled a long-written command.

A stone marker and sculpture in the city of Riga stake a claim for the very first community Christmas tree.

This enigmatic artifact remained buried in a churchyard for years.

The oldest housing complex in Riga is a mini timeline of architectural trends.

A subtle memorial marks where a human chain protested Soviet control in 1989.

Flamboyant architecture from the turn of 20th century.

Latvia’s first skyscraper, nicknamed ‘Stalin’s birthday cake.’

3,000 market stands in five former Zeppelin hangars.

A collection of historical engines and rolling stock from throughout Riga's rich railway history.