The first recognized Neanderthal remains were found in this now-lost cave in 1856.

One of Vienna’s oldest (and perhaps most haunted) alleys, allegedly with a bloody past that gave it its name.

Tiny communists hammer away on the Olomouc Astronomical Clock.

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

A medieval setting reimagined into a unique art alley.

During the Soviet era, the spire of this longstanding church was used as a radio transmission tower.

Relics from an era long gone, sit idle outside this Estonian museum.

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

A monument commemorating the 852 lives lost in the sinking of the MS Estonia.

An empty relic of the Moscow Olympics crumbles away in Estonia's capital.

3,000 market stands in five former Zeppelin hangars.

Built to ward off Napoleon's army, this city-sized abandoned Russian fort is now perfect for urban exploration.

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

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

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

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

The remains of the last Bosnian fortress to fall to the Ottomans are still standing.

This windmill has been grinding pigments for traditional paints for more than 200 years.

This roadside monument commemorates the huge weapon built by an Ethiopian emperor's hostages.

Ethiopian standing stones featuring remarkably preserved carvings of swords and people.

The Cape of Good Hope is not quite as low as you can go on the African continent, but it's still geographically significant.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

This road winds through the steep coastal cliffside offering spectacular views for those who brave the drive.

A New Zealand communications tower stands as the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere.