Places Sputnicktatorship Wants to Go

The widest natural waterfall in Estonia is a sight to see in all seasons.

This abandoned office building is a lasting example of Soviet-era architecture.

This stunning limestone waterfall is the highest in Estonia.

A series of concentric circles represented a bold new experiment in socialist urban planning, and it notoriously difficult to get around.

This unique eatery offers a taste of Estonia's "Onion Route."

First point in the Struve Geodetic Arc, a 19th century undertaking to measure the Earth's size and shape.

Hundreds of small crosses have been carved into the bark of the trees outside this small Estonian village.

A historic scientific breakthrough that crosses nine borders.

A wooden statue of an Estonian pagan god and King of the Setos stands atop a sacred hill.

A wooden replica of France's famous tower.

This former medieval prison now unlocks Estonia’s rich photographic history.

This dizzying tower was built to better broadcast the 1980 Moscow Olympics.

This striking memorial is one of Estonia’s most controversial Soviet leftovers.

This old Estonian mine has been kept like a sprawling time capsule of the local shale industry.

This peculiar border irregularity is the only way to legally enter Russia without a visa.

The labyrinthine home of the National Archives of Estonia is an experimental blend of architecture, art, and history.

The oldest continuously operating pharmacy in Europe.

Legend says lovers who hold hands while venturing along this stone jetty and kiss at the end will remain together forever.

Two well-hidden huts let animal lovers spend the night among the bears, wolves, and other predators of the forest.

Wars fought and wars won are remembered by these abandoned bunker ruins.

Once standing on solid ground, this slender beacon is a victim of the very shoreline it was charged with announcing.

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

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

The gutted remains of this Estonian mansion are a monument to a tragic love.