An ancient Phoenician citadel once stood at the site where Queen Dido first landed, according to legend.

An ancient burial ground believed to have been used for ritual sacrifice.

A large statue of Pope Gregory XIII in Bologna was disguised as Saint Petronius to avoid destruction.

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

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

3,000 market stands in five former Zeppelin hangars.

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

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.

This charming Latvian lane doubled as Baker Street on the Soviet Union’s version of Sherlock Holmes.

This enigmatic artifact remained buried in a churchyard for years.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

The remains of an ancient Roman city are hidden underneath Bologna's beautiful public library.

A disquieting Aztec sculpture displays hundreds of stone skulls representing the victims of human sacrifice.

CDMX's home for the world's culinary delights.

This museum houses two of Mexico's most impressive Aztec monoliths.

The unique collection often goes unnoticed by visitors focused only on the archaeological objects.