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

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

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

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

This eye-popping Icelandic crater lake is surrounded by red volcanic rock.

A relatively obscure antihero from the Marvel Comics universe adorns a wall inside Iceland's main airport.

This five-foot-tall bronze bird is a memorial to a species that was hunted out of existence.

This boat represents the promise of undiscovered territory, a dream of hope, and progress and freedom for Iceland.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

This stunning concert hall has become a symbol of Iceland's national recovery.

Major tourist destination known for its bubbling mud-pools and hot thermal springs.

This 46-foot-tall carving of a legendary Māori navigator can only be visited by boat.

Eat your Big Mac in a DC-3.

The highest concentration of Art Deco buildings in the world.

New Zealand's oldest prison holds a dark history and the scars of a deadly earthquake.

These concrete crustaceans are actually public restrooms.

The 16-foot sculpture of a hand looks out from his perch on top of an art gallery.

The world's only complete colossal squid specimen is on display at the Te Papa Museum.

A winding staircase that appears to lead to nowhere is actually a diving platform into the Wellington Harbour.

High winds can make this one scary landing.

A historic area for shopping and dining in Ketchikan's former red-light district.

The resilient spirit of this remote mining town burns bright in its eclectic memorabilia.

Roadside collection of 65,000 signs.

The arch marks the beginning of the road for northbound travelers.