The floor of this spectacular Baroque sanctuary is covered in memento mori.

This museum preserves the hand-dug tunnel that kept Sarajevo afloat during the Serbian siege.

Oriental bazaar in the heart of Sarajevo.

Carefully reconstructed after the Bosnian War, this 16th-century bridge stands as a symbol of the country's enduring multicultural heritage.

Bridge that died in war and was resurected.

An Albanian monument to the Communism that nearly crushed the country is now a crumbling wreck.

Explore a traditional Albanian dwelling that pays tribute to the region's rich history.

The elliptical citadel resisted the advance of the mighty Ottomans several times, thanks to the military prowess of the "Dragon of Albania."

The hallucinogenic center of the ancient world.

These temples are among the oldest free-standing stone buildings in the world.

The fishing boats that moor in this small lagoon enter and leave through a tunnel to the sea.

This unique building in the main square stands out among the city's typically Baroque architecture.

This statue is dedicated to the animal cosmonauts that perished during space flight experiments.

A map store filled with original Cold War era Russian maps of the world.

Flamboyant architecture from the turn of 20th century.

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

3,000 market stands in five former Zeppelin hangars.

With a design inspired by traditional Latvian textiles, this monument honors the Latvian people who suffered under Soviet occupation.

A statue built to honor the elite soldiers who fought for Latvia during World War I.

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

The oldest housing complex in Riga is a mini timeline of architectural trends.

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

For the last century, this international border within a small town has appeared and disappeared various times.

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