An abstract monument to a symphonic composer.

Villas that once served as playgrounds for the rich now fall away in decay.

A cathedral resurrected from the ashes of one of Europe's greatest urban fires.

Pigduck of Turku.

Estonia's largest creative city is a vibrant bohemian hub located within a former industrial complex.

Fortifications built for a Soviet invasion that never came now sit abandoned in a losing battle against nature.

This church also serves as a lighthouse complete with a beacon.

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

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.

This building featuring Brutalist architecture has a rich media production history.

This endearingly discomfited urinating statue commemorates the sneaky pees had by us all.

Dedicated to the outnumbered Finnish forces who pushed back Soviet forces during the conflict.

These enormous, stern-faced statues greet visitors with lanterns, and sometimes costumes.

This irregularly shaped sea fortress has defended not one but three different sovereign states.

Hundreds of signs pointing to the birthplaces of current Helsinki residents form stalactites on the ceiling of the cave-like Kamppi metro station.

This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.

This ancient cave temple complex is the largest and best-preserved temple complex in Sri Lanka.

This mesmerizing architectural wonder will take your breath away with its unusual color patterns.

This wrecked ghost ship has been rusting on a Greek beach since the 1980s.

You can spot this teeny tiny stained-glass window from the Bonifacius bridge.

Abandoned since 1998, this train station has become an oasis for urban explorers.

This giant urban staircase was built to keep the city's brave fighting men from getting waylaid in the red light district.