At less than four inches in height, this iconic fictional character is the smallest public statue in all of Moldova.

A forgotten remnant of the Soviet Union, Transnistria is an unrecognized country hidden behind a heavily militarized border between Moldova and Ukraine.

Legend has it that Napoleon Bonaparte fell in love with this Gothic church.

This virtually windowless mass of smooth concrete is the only Catholic church in the city.

This fortress dates back to the 6th century and is also the site of a controversial abandoned restoration project.

A narrow passage next to a cafe leads to a courtyard exploding with murals, tags, and paste-ups.

A random tree outside a Budapest hotel has become a DIY shrine to the late singer.

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

An empty relic of the Moscow Olympics crumbles away in Estonia's capital.

A former imperial sea-fortress and Soviet prison.

Disused seaplane hangar gets a second life as the jaw-dropping home of Estonia's museum of maritime history.

This 16th-century cemetery became a recreational park during the Soviet occupation—today it's a little bit of both.

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

3,000 market stands in five former Zeppelin hangars.

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

A subtle memorial marks where a human chain protested Soviet control in 1989.

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

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

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

A preserved oak tree about 3,500 years old found in Riga, Latvia.

This enigmatic artifact remained buried in a churchyard for years.

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

The statue of a legendary giant who carried Christ and shouldered the world's sins.

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