One of the most spectacular canyons in the world.

One of the two original gateways into the Kasbah, this gateway is a nesting site for storks.

Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.

The largest madrasa in Morocco once housed more than 900 students within its exquisite walls.

Cold war icon and onetime "hole" in the iron curtain.

A prime example of socialist modernist architecture, wrapped in a enormous fresco about the media.

A fascinating insight into daily life in the Eastern Bloc.

A socialist building dedicated to teachers showcases one of the largest Soviet mosaics in the world.

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

Christ's blood allegedly preserved in a Belgian town.

The compass on its front was a handy tool for 17th-century merchants who needed to know the direction of the wind.

Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.

A monumental fountain in Rome features a large statue of Moses that has been criticized for centuries.

Hundreds of lucky felines haunt the ruins where Caesar was murdered.

Breathtaking and huge 430 year old maps of Italy.

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

This controversial statue once honoured a Russian Field Marshall, before ultimately being dismantled in a push to remove symbols of Russian influence.

A former Latvian headquarters of the brutal KGB secret police is now open as a grim reminder of their atrocities.

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

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.

A fearsome dragon clings to a corner of Munich's city hall.