Created as a punny statement about genetic engineering this monstrous hybrid statue has become a beloved icon.

Gutted during the Liverpool Blitz, this architectural husk has been left destroyed in honor of the dead.

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

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

Flamboyant architecture from the turn of 20th century.

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

3,000 market stands in five former Zeppelin hangars.

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

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

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

A huge wooden clock that is so beautiful its creator was forcibly blinded.

Edoras, capital city of Rohan in Lord of the Rings, once sat atop this isolated New Zealand mountain.

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

Housing the famous Norwegian ice-defying 19th century polar exploration ship.

Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.

The burning of this 12th-century church kicked off a campaign of Norwegian Black Metal terror.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

A thin pane of glass keeps visitors from sliding off this futuristic skywalk.

One of the most breathtaking railways in Europe also takes one of the steepest climbs, from fjord to mountain plateau.

Longest road tunnel in the world features an air treatment plant and the illusion of daylight.

Nestled atop a wind-swept crag in the Scottish Highlands is a lonely memorial to a beloved hiker.

Ancient cliffs resembling a kilt on Scotland’s second-largest island emit an entrancing sound.

This dramatic landscape hidden on the Isle of Skye looks as though you've stepped into the magical realm.