The oldest funicular in Lithuania has been climbing this steep hill since 1931.

A memorial to the murdered Jews of Kaunas.

Over time, this castle grew to encompass the entire island.

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

A unique, playful portrayal of Jesus as a backpacking traveler.

An old hill fort covered in over 100,000 crosses is a symbol of Lithuanian nationalism and beliefs.

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

The former Nazi Germany concentration camp stands as a museum to remember this dark chapter in European history.

This once-forgotten oasis in the middle of Lisbon was first created over a century ago quite by accident.

This picturesque medieval monastery guards a small trove of historic treasures.

Real bones which are said to have belonged to a Polish dragon.

The only "Egyptian" pyramid in Europe and the legendary tomb of Remus.

Increasingly decayed figures stand as a powerful reminder of the human costs of Czech Communism.

Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.

This tipsy office building in downtown Prague was originally called “Fred and Ginger.”

A turn of the century building boasting some of the most beautiful art nouveau architecture in Prague.

This controversial monument was designed to lionize the Red Army, but also disheartened the Latvian people.

This celebration of Latvia’s freedom and independence avoided demolition over half a century of Soviet occupation.

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 black cat protests the City Guild in Riga's Old Town.

The oldest housing complex in Riga is a mini timeline of architectural trends.

The original burial place of this preeminent 18th-century Jewish philosopher was razed by the Nazis.

A narrow passage next to a cafe leads to a courtyard exploding with murals, tags, and paste-ups.