Kudirkos Naumiestis, Lithuania
The Extinct Town of Schirwindt
You would never guess that before World War II this lonely field was a bustling German city.
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Kudirkos Naumiestis, Lithuania
You would never guess that before World War II this lonely field was a bustling German city.
Trakai, Lithuania
Over time, this castle grew to encompass the entire island.
Vilnius, Lithuania
An abandoned masterpiece of Soviet Brutalist architecture.
Vilnius, Lithuania
Legend has it that Napoleon Bonaparte fell in love with this Gothic church.
Salantai, Lithuania
Sculpture garden of religious statues made it through Soviet rule.
Klaipėda, Lithuania
A creepy statue of a hooded ghost hauls itself up from the water in a historic Lithuanian city.
Neringos savivaldybė, Lithuania
A narrow strip of land is home to the tallest migrating dunes in Europe.
Meškuičių seniūnija, Lithuania
An old hill fort covered in over 100,000 crosses is a symbol of Lithuanian nationalism and beliefs.
Tallinn, Estonia
During the Soviet era, the spire of this longstanding church was used as a radio transmission tower.
Tallinn, Estonia
Walk along the medieval fortifications that have been protecting Tallinn since the 14th century.
Põhja-Tallinna, Estonia
A former imperial sea-fortress and Soviet prison.
Pärnu, Estonia
Legend says lovers who hold hands while venturing along this stone jetty and kiss at the end will remain together forever.
Pärnu, Estonia
This atmospheric spot in Pärnu's historic old town is located in a 17th-century almshouse.
Rõuge, Estonia
This Estonian watchtower looks like a big tree with two giant bird nests on it, complete with a "golden egg."
Valaste, Estonia
This stunning limestone waterfall is the highest in Estonia.
Valga, Estonia
For the last century, this international border within a small town has appeared and disappeared various times.
Tartu, Estonia
The labyrinthine home of the National Archives of Estonia is an experimental blend of architecture, art, and history.
Tartu, Estonia
Historic slum of Tartu.