The sign at the garden gate reads: “These Plants Can Kill.”

A collection of historical engines and rolling stock from throughout Riga's rich railway history.

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

A former graveyard for Riga’s elite is now a large park with elegant monuments.

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

Medical museum that houses most notably the taxidermied remains of Vladimir Demikhov's famous two-headed dog experiment.

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.

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

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.

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.

With a design inspired by traditional Latvian textiles, this monument honors the Latvian people who suffered under Soviet occupation.

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

Journey through this open museum where even employees remain true to period.

This memorial depicts the unlikely team that won England the Sir Thomas Lipton Trophy.

Ring the bell to enter a bar that looks equal parts museum and old curiosity shop.

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.

Sip cherry liqueur at a bar dating back to 1840.

This charming candle shop has been in business since 1789.

Entire apothecaries are on display at this Lisbon museum, which explores the history of medicine.