This enigmatic artifact remained buried in a churchyard for years.

This charming Latvian lane doubled as Baker Street on the Soviet Union’s version of Sherlock Holmes.

A black cat protests the City Guild in Riga's Old Town.

A subtle memorial marks where a human chain protested Soviet control in 1989.

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

A unique sculpture calls the outside of this steakhouse home.

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

A medieval setting reimagined into a unique art alley.

The Guardian of Tallinn.

An underground nightclub helped spark a "Singing Revolution."

Rubbing the buttons along this statue's coat is considered good luck.

This boat represents the promise of undiscovered territory, a dream of hope, and progress and freedom for Iceland.

An oversized sculpted hand and mooning backside remind visitors that protecting the Earth can come with humor.

The bones of the Biblical Magi traveled to Constantinople and Milan before landing in their current home inside an elaborate golden reliquary in the Cologne Cathedral.

The largest bell in the world has been swinging high above a Cologne cathedral for almost a century.

This medieval castle overlooking the Elzbach river looks just like it did hundreds of years ago.

While you wait to cross the street at a traffic light in Mainz, you might notice that the light is staring back at you.

A famed artist's inspiring work of peace and tolerance.

Along the banks of the River Rhine lies a park that seems unassuming, but beneath the surface lies a long and fascinating history.

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

The last vestiges of this ship are mostly buried beneath the sand dunes.

An abandoned marine theme park has created a difficult experiment in dolphin rewilding.

The world's "leaniest" tower encourages you to test the gravity of its situation.

This ornate Victorian marketplace was the setting for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in the first ‘Harry Potter’ film.