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

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

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

Flamboyant architecture from the turn of 20th century.

The European Union’s tallest freestanding structure provides radio and television broadcasting to half of Latvia.

For the last century, this international border within a small town has appeared and disappeared various times.

Its collection offers a glimpse into the Russian Old Believers' centuries-old way of life.

This unique eatery offers a taste of Estonia's "Onion Route."

See tools once used for processing this coffee-substitute plant before sampling its flavor firsthand.

Mysterious craters may have been home to an ancient cult.

The first designer power line in Estonia.

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

Legend says lovers who hold hands while venturing along this stone jetty and kiss at the end will remain together forever.

The Guardian of Tallinn.

The oldest continuously operating pharmacy in Europe.

A medieval setting reimagined into a unique art alley.

Walk along the medieval fortifications that have been protecting Tallinn since the 14th century.

This park built on a former fortress has a reputation for romance.

A spectacular Petrine Baroque summer palace commissioned for Catherine I by Peter the Great.

The first monument in Estonia that was made by an Estonian sculptor.

This 16th-century cemetery became a recreational park during the Soviet occupation—today it's a little bit of both.

This medieval Estonian tower provides access to a series of tunnels that have been home to soldiers, punks, and fine art.

Estonia's largest creative city is a vibrant bohemian hub located within a former industrial complex.

Thousands of graves lurk below the surface of this park.