This Slovak bridge is known both for its connection to a national uprising and its UFO-shaped eatery.

A Trabant car, a kangaroo statue, and a plethora of plants take over this abandoned-factory-turned-bar.

Sitting beneath an unremarkable residential building is a museum devoted to classic Pinball.

A collection of old neon signs from all over Poland line a secluded courtyard.

This oddly beautiful water cistern is a techno-temple to the wet stuff and a multimedia masterpiece.

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.

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.

Latvia's symbolic mountain-shaped national library is home to millions of cultural tomes.

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

Inside this McDonald's you can dine on your Big Mac and fries next to a 2,500-year-old Roman wall.

This stone tower was built to protect Crete from incoming pirates.

A minotaur, a labyrinth, and a dubious restoration pull in visitors from around the world.

This famous archeological mystery may be an ancient example of movable type.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

Taking the subway here means doing so over a bridge located in the middle of an estuary.

A secluded oasis of contemporary art and natural beauty.

The largest caravanserai in Cyprus also includes amazing examples of Ottoman architecture.

This Arctic storage facility is a secure backup for agricultural biodiversity.

In the northernmost city in the world, it's illegal to be buried because it’s too cold for bodies to decompose.

Things aren't quite what they seem at this mind-bending museum.