These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.

A mysterious suspended hand greets unsuspecting visitors at the Tower of London.

Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.

Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.

Graffiti from the 16th and 17th centuries cover the walls of this part of the Tower of London.

The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.

Tucked away in the Tower of London is the weapon once used to execute high-profile prisoners.

Thanks to modern navigational tools we now know that the true prime meridian runs through a park next door.

This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.

The bronze uniforms commemorate the vital role of women during World War II.

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 enigmatic artifact remained buried in a churchyard for years.

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.

The door to the museum holds a unique artifact from the Finnish Civil War.

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

Ever-growing collection of devils in art.

This magnificent Art Deco church is a reflection of Lithuania’s turbulent history.

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

Plaques celebrating Lithuanian writers freckle a wall of this picture-perfect path.

Travelers who fall victim to this mermaid's charms are destined to stay in Užupis forever.

This micro-nation may be some sort of prank, but its constitution sure seems official.