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

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

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

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

The widest waterfall in Europe is a natural wonder and one of the only places where fish are caught in the air.

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

This enigmatic artifact remained buried in a churchyard for years.

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

3,000 market stands in five former Zeppelin hangars.

One of the oldest suspension bridges in the world blends in perfectly with a medieval castle.

This fifth-century church is one of the oldest Christian sites in the Balkans.

A Buddhist theme park brings you a Buddhist version of Hell.

A ring of soy sauce bottle bases decorate an important Singaporean landmark.

This house is one of the most colorful in the country, and is the last remaining example of a historic villa.

London’s first road overpass is so old that it was originally built for horse-drawn carriages.

How did a fuel storage container become one of the most famous sights in the sporting world of cricket?

Lyon's miniature version of the Eiffel Tower was built as a statement in support of French secularism.

Hundreds of hidden passageways weave through the old quarters of Lyon.

Lyon, France is home to two remarkably preserved Roman theaters, one dating back to 15 BCE.

The highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore looks like a series of undulating waves rising between two public parks.

This fortress was built using the last surviving stones from the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Showcasing some of the best-preserved temples of the Champa Kingdom.

Little island known for its massive beachfront "flowerpot" pillars.

This natural sea cave hides a small wonderland of natural turquoise beauty.