The Frank Zappa fan club erected this monument to their prog-rock hero to mark a new era of post-Soviet Lithuania.

A narrow strip of land is home to the tallest migrating dunes in Europe.

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

This seaside pine grove features an exclusive watchtower that presents amazing views.

This bridge was constructed from the rubble of the infamous Bastille.

This ancient theater was once the home of fierce gladiatorial battles.

This ancient Roman bridge and aqueduct still stands as a wonder of classical construction.

This salt marsh in Southern France is as pink as the flamingos that inhabit it.

Flamboyant architecture from the turn of 20th century.

3,000 market stands in five former Zeppelin hangars.

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

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

This celebration of Latvia’s freedom and independence avoided demolition over half a century of Soviet occupation.

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

A black cat protests the City Guild in Riga's Old Town.

This enigmatic artifact remained buried in a churchyard for years.

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

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

Latvia's symbolic mountain-shaped national library is home to millions of cultural tomes.

This controversial monument was designed to lionize the Red Army, but also disheartened the Latvian people.

Hundreds of small crosses have been carved into the bark of the trees outside this small Estonian village.

This striking memorial is one of Estonia’s most controversial Soviet leftovers.

This dizzying tower was built to better broadcast the 1980 Moscow Olympics.

The widest natural waterfall in Estonia is a sight to see in all seasons.