A monument to the grand synagogue that stood in this space before Nazis burned it down.

A Latvian rescuer who saved countless lives during World War II.

A map store filled with original Cold War era Russian maps of the world.

A former Latvian headquarters of the brutal KGB secret police is now open as a grim reminder of their atrocities.

This controversial statue once honoured a Russian Field Marshall, before ultimately being dismantled in a push to remove symbols of Russian influence.

Medical museum that houses most notably the taxidermied remains of Vladimir Demikhov's famous two-headed dog experiment.

The statue of a legendary giant who carried Christ and shouldered the world's sins.

A statue built to honor the elite soldiers who fought for Latvia during World War I.

With a design inspired by traditional Latvian textiles, this monument honors the Latvian people who suffered under Soviet occupation.

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.

A preserved oak tree about 3,500 years old found in Riga, Latvia.

Burlesque Hospital Themed Restaurant.

This enigmatic artifact remained buried in a churchyard for years.

This statue is dedicated to the animal cosmonauts that perished during space flight experiments.

A collection of expressive stone sculptures in a scenic and serene riverfront location.

A vast and unlikely aviation museum kept alive for over 50 years due to one man's tenacity.

A small museum contains one of the largest collections of ethnic and traditional headgear in the world.

This little gem in the Gulf of Riga has a very rich heritage and distinct culture.

This abandoned beacon is moving closer and closer to the sea.

During the Soviet era, the spire of this longstanding church was used as a radio transmission tower.

A monument commemorating the 852 lives lost in the sinking of the MS Estonia.

This atmospheric spot in Pärnu's historic old town is located in a 17th-century almshouse.

The world's most delightful not-NOT-religion welcomes visitors to the town of Templin, just like its more stoic peers.