This ancient fortress was once the setting for a strange battle won with the help of a lizard.

Natural walking trails around this abandoned hilltop stone quarry offer nature enthusiasts fantastic views of the city.

An unassuming residential square in the oldest area of Pune is believed to be the oldest continuously inhabited part of the city.

This 18th-century building is said to be one of the oldest heritage mansions in Pune.

Dedicated to one of the greatest military minds of the Maratha Empire.

On the Mutha riverbank near the center of Pune stands a centuries-old temple with a fascinating old stone entrance.

An eighth-century rock-cut cave temple in the middle of Pune.

Roughly 17 million letters to Santa have found their way to this Arctic Circle post office.

This misspelled graffiti reappears every time it is removed.

This island castle now hosts a world-famous opera festival.

Collection of nearly 500 concrete figures sculpted by the late Veijo Rönkkönen.

These Finnish rapids have been attracting tourists for over a hundred years and are now released with the push of a button.

The tallest lighthouse in the Nordic countries was also the site of a bloody World War II battle.

Descend 100 meters underground to explore Finland’s mining history.

A rare remnant of Finland’s Soviet-occupied past.

Finnish lake, and scene of an infamous murder mystery.

Villas that once served as playgrounds for the rich now fall away in decay.

The last surviving submarine from a strange chapter of Finnish history.

This irregularly shaped sea fortress has defended not one but three different sovereign states.

This church also serves as a lighthouse complete with a beacon.

In the waters outside Helsinki, a tiny island once used as a military outpost now welcomes visitors.

Architecturally stunning library serves as the hub of Finnish scholarly life and culture.

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

This restaurant combines two Finnish traditions in one place: warm-weather relaxation and outdoor carpet-cleaning.