The site of the first battle of World War II.

The rusting hulk of a Soviet warship sits on a Polish beach.

A tribute to the Polish insurgents who fought in the failed attempt to end their city's Nazi occupation.

The Polish capital has had a deep connection to its guardian mermaid for almost a millennium now.

This bell stars in a tragic love tale and is said to make wishes come true.

The giant statue and its model solar system honor the native Pole who declared that the Earth revolves around the Sun.

Special benches that play Chopin's music are scattered throughout his native city.

An artificial date palm stands as a memorial to Warsaw's Jewish community.

In the summer, the area around this sculpture transforms into a vibrant concert venue.

The two abandoned overpasses are among the largest bridges in Poland.

A small granite monument marks where the borders of three countries meet.

At the very tippity-top of Europe is a cliff from which you can view the midnight sun.

If you visit Santa's village, you can get your passport stamped to show you crossed into the Arctic Circle.

This abandoned beacon is moving closer and closer to the sea.

Legend says lovers who hold hands while venturing along this stone jetty and kiss at the end will remain together forever.

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 statue is dedicated to the animal cosmonauts that perished during space flight experiments.

This insurance company building reminds customers that witches, bears, and gnomes are out there, best be insured.

These enormous, stern-faced statues greet visitors with lanterns, and sometimes costumes.