The reconstruction of this prominent building fulfilled a long-written command.

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

The first designer power line in Estonia.

This 16th-century cemetery became a recreational park during the Soviet occupation—today it's a little bit of both.

Estonia's largest creative city is a vibrant bohemian hub located within a former industrial complex.

Disused seaplane hangar gets a second life as the jaw-dropping home of Estonia's museum of maritime history.

An alien church provides much needed silence in the midst of a Finland shopping center.

This endearingly discomfited urinating statue commemorates the sneaky pees had by us all.

This ten-ton fruit sculpture celebrates the Finland homeland.

This insurance company building reminds customers that witches, bears, and gnomes are out there, best be insured.

A subterranean house of worship carved right out of the bedrock.

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

A unique sculpture calls the outside of this steakhouse home.

Balconies that have a most unusual accent.

This modern museum of Mediterranean culture is surrounded by a surreal concrete honeycomb.

This ancient theater was once the home of fierce gladiatorial battles.

The lost Latin words were reconstructed using the holes from the nails that once pinned them in place.

This plaza is home to a number of works, including Montpellier‘s own Arc de Triomphe.

Historic medieval fortified city in southwest France.

Over 12,000 hygiene oriented objects and exhibits.

This "floating railway" is one of the world's oldest monorail systems.

Week-long block party becomes a competition for the best decorated street.