Dedicated to a Bolshevik revolutionary, this museum is a true time capsule of the Soviet era.

This retro, UFO-like structure is a remnant of the Soviet-era circus.

Beatlemania is still going strong... at least in Kazakhstan.

This Soviet statue is based on a piece of propaganda that's been elevated to national myth.

In Kazakhstan, a colorful cathedral with many lives once survived the most powerful earthquake in the region.

This sprawling market is a one-stop shop for traditional Kazakh foods, from mare’s milk to sheep’s head.

A modern tower, symbolizing the legend of a golden egg on top of the tree of life.

An entertainment center in a huge transparent tent.

A stonemason's hilarious revenge came in the form of this peculiarly positioned gargoyle.

Ancient barriers wrap around what was once an important stop along the Silk Road.

An 18-meter-long sarcophagus of a constantly growing dead prophet.

Light still pours into the ruins of this ancient Islamic observatory.

An 11th-century runestone decorates the halls of Terminal 2 of this Scandinavian travel hub.

This controversial statue once honoured a Russian Field Marshall, before ultimately being dismantled in a push to remove symbols of Russian influence.

The Latvian city of Ventspils is filled with dozens of cow statues showcasing unique themes.

The Jelgava Palace holds one of the few burial places of governor’s dynasties that is open to the public.

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

This ducal residence was once home to a future Russian empress and a French king in exile.

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

This seaside pine grove features an exclusive watchtower that presents amazing views.

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

This charming Latvian lane doubled as Baker Street on the Soviet Union’s version of Sherlock Holmes.

Mysterious heaps of stones dot these otherworldly woods.

A railway bridge leading nowhere stands lonely in the middle of a meadow.