The former Nazi Germany concentration camp stands as a museum to remember this dark chapter in European history.

The site of the first battle of World War II.

Countless stories attempt to explain Poland's mysterious J-shaped trees.

Another beautiful spot in the hidden universe of Eames Demetrios.

One of the oldest cemeteries in Germany was originally used for victims of a cholera epidemic.

This small exhibition displays equipment and artifacts once belonging to the feared Stasi secret police.

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

A monument commemorating the 852 lives lost in the sinking of the MS Estonia.

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

The European Union’s tallest freestanding structure provides radio and television broadcasting to half of Latvia.

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

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

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

Flamboyant architecture from the turn of 20th century.

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

3,000 market stands in five former Zeppelin hangars.

Breathtaking and huge 430 year old maps of Italy.

Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.

This once-booming Gold Rush town is now home to a herd of feral donkeys.

This Route 66 classic sports a giant fiberglass rabbit that you can ride.

A pair of giant roadside arrows are all that remains of a former Route 66 trading post.

The old Route 66 town straddling Texas and New Mexico died along with the Main Street of America.

This water tower slanted at an uncomfortable angle off the old Route 66 was an ingenious marketing ploy.

The future of roadside attractions is this sci-fi soda mecca that is home to a 66-foot tall neon pop bottle.