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

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 former Nazi labor camp is now a poignant memorial, complete with giant Soviet-style monuments.

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

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

Flamboyant architecture from the turn of 20th century.

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

This statue is dedicated to the animal cosmonauts that perished during space flight experiments.

Medical museum that houses most notably the taxidermied remains of Vladimir Demikhov's famous two-headed dog experiment.

The statue of a legendary giant who carried Christ and shouldered the world's sins.

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

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

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

With a design inspired by traditional Latvian textiles, this monument honors the Latvian people who suffered under Soviet occupation.

A statue built to honor the elite soldiers who fought for Latvia during World War I.

A charming tour of the umbrella, tin-can, and drinking-straw capital of the world.

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

Latvia’s first skyscraper, nicknamed ‘Stalin’s birthday cake.’

3,000 market stands in five former Zeppelin hangars.

Browse an impressive collection of passenger and military aircraft dating back to World War II.

This German fountain of a legendary apple wine-loving drink thief will spit on you.

Somber memorial to the May 10, 1933, book-burning which took place on this spot.

Fantastic views and thousands of love locks.