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

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

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

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

3,000 market stands in five former Zeppelin hangars.

A Latvian rescuer who saved countless lives during World War II.

This medieval Estonian tower provides access to a series of tunnels that have been home to soldiers, punks, and fine art.

Take a seat and hear a song by the composer Frédéric Chopin.

Rubbing the buttons along this statue's coat is considered good luck.

This park built on a former fortress has a reputation for romance.

A unique sculpture calls the outside of this steakhouse home.

Walk along the medieval fortifications that have been protecting Tallinn since the 14th century.

A medieval setting reimagined into a unique art alley.

The oldest continuously operating pharmacy in Europe.

A massive tribute to Estonian history and culture.

During the Soviet era, the spire of this longstanding church was used as a radio transmission tower.

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

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

The Guardian of Tallinn.

A collection of collections ranging from dentistry to minerals.

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

Hundreds of signs pointing to the birthplaces of current Helsinki residents form stalactites on the ceiling of the cave-like Kamppi metro station.