A small island dotted with old, historic Finnish buildings.

A giant gorilla made of used car tires used to sit sentinel over a Helsinki college campus.

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

These historical landmarks stand as reminders of the evolution of animal care and conservation.

The last surviving submarine from a strange chapter of Finnish history.

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

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

This former hospital was once one of the oldest mental health facilities in Europe.

In the waters outside Helsinki, a tiny island once used as a military outpost now welcomes visitors.

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

Finland's oldest astronomical observatory once played a crucial role in seafaring and timekeeping.

The tiny, studious rodents greet visitors to the National Archives of Finland.

An abstract monument to a symphonic composer.

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

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

An alien church provides much needed silence in the midst of a Finland shopping center.

A subterranean house of worship carved right out of the bedrock.

A stunning architectural yet functional feat, towering over Oslo.

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.

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

An abandoned whaling station on an active volcano offers hot springs in Antarctica, surrounded by ruined giants of industry.

Sacred Indian temple that’s all monkey business.

The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.