Tallinn, Estonia
'Lucky Chimney Sweeper'
Rubbing the buttons along this statue's coat is considered good luck.
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Tallinn, Estonia
Rubbing the buttons along this statue's coat is considered good luck.
Tallinn, Estonia
Relics from an era long gone, sit idle outside this Estonian museum.
Tallinn, Estonia
This medieval Estonian tower provides access to a series of tunnels that have been home to soldiers, punks, and fine art.
Vilnius, Lithuania
A miraculous three-handed portrait of a saint can be found inside this church.
Kaunas, Lithuania
This magnificent Art Deco church is a reflection of Lithuania’s turbulent history.
Vilnius, Lithuania
A 300-kilogram egg sculpture that embodied a neighborhood revival.
Vilnius, Lithuania
These traffic lights celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the women's suffrage movement in Lithuania.
Kaunas, Lithuania
The oldest funicular in Lithuania has been climbing this steep hill since 1931.
Vilnius, Lithuania
This micro-nation may be some sort of prank, but its constitution sure seems official.
Kaunas, Lithuania
Museum deep in the catacombs of St. Michael the Archangel Church is explored by touch, sound, and smell.
Vilnius, Lithuania
Legend has it that Napoleon Bonaparte fell in love with this Gothic church.
Kaunas, Lithuania
A memorial to the murdered Jews of Kaunas.
Riga, Latvia
This celebration of Latvia’s freedom and independence avoided demolition over half a century of Soviet occupation.
Riga, Latvia
The reconstruction of this prominent building fulfilled a long-written command.
Riga, Latvia
A black cat protests the City Guild in Riga's Old Town.
Riga, Latvia
The oldest housing complex in Riga is a mini timeline of architectural trends.
Riga, Latvia
3,000 market stands in five former Zeppelin hangars.
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
A former bank seized as a sniper vantage point during the Bosnian War is now a secret graffiti art gallery.
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bridge that died in war and was resurected.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
A wunderkammer of gold and silver reliquaries and ancient saintly bones.
Bled, Slovenia
This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.
Istanbul, Turkey
Taking the subway here means doing so over a bridge located in the middle of an estuary.
Istanbul, Turkey
Climb a steep hill in 90 seconds on the second-oldest urban subway in the world.
Istanbul, Turkey
This crucial gathering spot along the "hippie trail" still displays old notes between traveling beatniks and backpackers.