Flamboyant architecture from the turn of 20th century.

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

A map store filled with original Cold War era Russian maps of the world.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

This enigmatic artifact remained buried in a churchyard for years.

A Trabant car, a kangaroo statue, and a plethora of plants take over this abandoned-factory-turned-bar.

Some of the greatest minds in the history of Hungarian art and science converged in this café.

Also known as Uncle Karl, the beloved bronze copper keeps a watchful eye on St. Stephen’s Basilica while people rub his lucky belly.

Built in 1870 at the bridge that connected Buda and Pest, this spectacular incline railway was almost lost forever during World War II.

Ukraine's oldest operating pharmacy now offers guests a fascinating walk through apothecary history.

A peculiarly shaped brass sculpture hidden in a courtyard in central Lviv

340-foot statue built to honour the Heroes of the Soviet Union.

This 1000 year old relic-filled cave monastery and UNESCO World Heritage Site also hosts an amazing micro-miniature museum.

The deepest metro station in the world.

A reconstructed medieval gateway that was the magnificent entrance to the capital city dating back to 1037.