Tallinn, Estonia
Maarjamäe Memorial Complex
This striking memorial is one of Estonia’s most controversial Soviet leftovers.
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Tallinn, Estonia
This striking memorial is one of Estonia’s most controversial Soviet leftovers.
Vilnius, Lithuania
Plaques celebrating Lithuanian writers freckle a wall of this picture-perfect path.
Kaunas, Lithuania
This magnificent Art Deco church is a reflection of Lithuania’s turbulent history.
Liepāja, Latvia
This ornate church has survived Nazi and Soviet occupation, including a short stint as a Soviet-era gymnasium and cinema.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
A nearly 25-foot concrete sculpture of Sylvette, Picasso's muse.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Built by crowdsourcing, this wooden foot bridge saved a part of Rotterdam that was languishing in wait of city funding.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
A statue of the second-tallest Dutchman in history.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A public urinal so pretty, it was declared a national monument.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Seven mini rowhouses fill the gap between 54 and 70 Westerstraat.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This unattributed sculpture in Amsterdam is hiding in plain sight.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A beautifully eclectic mix of architectural styles.
Třeboň, Czechia
In the town of Třeboň, carp is king.
Reims, France
This small red school was where Germany signed their surrender during WWII.
Reims, France
An image of the legendary saint stands in the shadow of a cathedral she liberated.
Tonnerre, France
This natural French spring has been turned into a magical grotto by Roman and medieval constructions.
Oulu, Finland
This lonely rock has been turned into a character loved and feared by children.
Canterbury, England
A wonderfully eccentric Victorian-era museum and library.
Paris, France
This structure atop a craggy cliff in one of the most beautiful parks in Paris boasts an unbeatable view.
Oulu, Finland
This misspelled graffiti reappears every time it is removed.
London, England
England's most famous front door has an accidental doppelganger.
Bar-le-Duc, France
Statue of a decomposing prince that once held his heart in its hand.
Strasbourg, France
Visitors dating back to the 1600s carved their marks in the stones of the iconic tower.
Cosswiller, France
One man's stunning attempt at eco-friendly living.
Grandfontaine, France
A sandstone block marks the alleged spot where the legendary writer was conceived.