The Jelgava Palace holds one of the few burial places of governor’s dynasties that is open to the public.

This seaside pine grove features an exclusive watchtower that presents amazing views.

Latvia's symbolic mountain-shaped national library is home to millions of cultural tomes.

Flamboyant architecture from the turn of 20th century.

3,000 market stands in five former Zeppelin hangars.

Latvia’s first skyscraper, nicknamed ‘Stalin’s birthday cake.’

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 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.

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.

One Portuguese poet described this cape, the westernmost point in mainland Europe, as "where the land ends and the sea begins."

This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles.

A deer-headed statue that brings together a 12th-century legend and big wave surfing.

The scorched Lisbon church that survived two earthquakes and a massive fire.

Sip cherry liqueur at a bar dating back to 1840.

This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”

Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.

A monumental statue of RCA's mascot now sits atop a historical society roof after a life of moving around.