Places Theophania Wants to Go

This atmospheric spot in Pärnu's historic old town is located in a 17th-century almshouse.

This stoic bronze soldier stands as a symbol of Russian sacrifice or Soviet oppression, or maybe both.

The remains of a hospital that housed over 200 leprosy patients.

A massive tribute to Estonian history and culture.

A century-old prison in the heart of Vilnius is now a lively bar, dance club, and artist residency.

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

A former Latvian headquarters of the brutal KGB secret police is now open as a grim reminder of their atrocities.

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

With no menu and no sign, this 130-year-old taverna doles out affordable home cooking.

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

The oldest continuously operating pharmacy in Europe.

A mere stone's throw from Islamabad exists a spectacular display of three millennia of humanity's progress.

This apartment building designed by a notable Washington D.C. architect housed the Qing Dynasty's Legation.

The first museum in the U.S. to address human rights issues in China.

This abandoned Greek island was the last active leper colony in Europe.

Heralded as the world's first theater, these ruins are often overlooked as they reside in the shadows of the Acropolis.

This legendary city has been a tourist attraction for centuries.

Monasteries on rock pillars, once accessible only by frayed ropes.

A shrine to the missionary who first brought Islam to China.

A replica of the Statue of Liberty watches over the tomb of 72 Chinese revolutionaries.

Walled family complexes in Southern China.

Medieval museum built over Roman baths that features famous tapestries of a lady and a unicorn.

Hundreds of large Russian nesting dolls decorate this square, and the largest is a functioning hotel.

An impactful museum ensures notorious war crimes disguised as "medical experimentation" won't soon be forgotten.