This charming cobbled backstreet is the most Instagramable street in Paris, much to the residents' annoyance.

Four monuments dedicated to the legendary band in Serbia.

Despite being pillaged and destroyed a number over times down the centuries, this historic church still sort of stands.

One of the most important fortresses along the Danube now lies in ruins.

A sinuous path among steep cliffs creates a stunning sight in southwestern Serbia.

A larger-than-life house of cards stands outside the house of a former fashion designer.

A giant coin serves as a very unusual yet creative monument commemorating one of the most important people in the history of Trieste.

An early 20th-century school building whose clock tower and carved symbols quietly tell the story of the trades once taught inside.

This enigmatic artifact remained buried in a churchyard for years.

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

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

This former Nazi labor camp is now a poignant memorial, complete with giant Soviet-style monuments.

Latvia’s first skyscraper, nicknamed ‘Stalin’s birthday cake.’

See an anatomy teaching collection assembled in the 1920s and 1930s.

Flamboyant architecture from the turn of 20th century.

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 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.

A preserved oak tree about 3,500 years old found in Riga, Latvia.

A stone marker and sculpture in the city of Riga stake a claim for the very first community Christmas tree.

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

A statue built to honor the elite soldiers who fought for Latvia during World War I.