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Stone Head of Salaspils.

Riga, Latvia

Stone Head of Salaspils

This enigmatic artifact remained buried in a churchyard for years.

Jauniela.

Riga, Latvia

Jauniela (New Street)

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

Freedom Monument

Riga, Latvia

Freedom Monument

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

Creations from the 19th century on display in the museum.

Riga, Latvia

Riga Porcelain Museum

Riga’s historic porcelain industry is preserved in this small, hidden museum.

City of Justice

Vilnius, Lithuania

City of Justice

Another beautiful spot in the hidden universe of Eames Demetrios.

The Mermaid of Užupis

Vilnius, Lithuania

The Mermaid of Užupis

Travelers who fall victim to this mermaid's charms are destined to stay in Užupis forever.

Angel of Užupis

Vilnius, Lithuania

Angel of Užupis

An angel that hatched from an egg!

A view of the Promenade Plantée in Paris

Paris, France

La Promenade Plantée

The first green space constructed on an elevated viaduct.

Interior of the house

Paris, France

Maison de Victor Hugo

A museum dedicated to one of Paris’s most famous residents, tucked into a corner of one of the city’s most famous squares.

La Fourvière Funicular

Lyon, France

La Fourvière Funicular

The world's first funicular powered by a steam engine.

The tower from the Basilica steps.

Lyon, France

Metallic Tower of Fourvière

Lyon's miniature version of the Eiffel Tower was built as a statement in support of French secularism.

Main Fourvière theatre.

Lyon, France

Ancient Roman Theaters of Lyon

Lyon, France is home to two remarkably preserved Roman theaters, one dating back to 15 BCE.

Weaving silk on a loom

Lyon, France

Maison des Canuts (Silk Workers' Center)

Explore the 500-year history of silk-making in Lyon at this museum, workshop, and boutique.

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