This church also serves as a lighthouse complete with a beacon.

An empty relic of the Moscow Olympics crumbles away in Estonia's capital.

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

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

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

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

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

Breathtaking and huge 430 year old maps of Italy.

Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.

The smaller of the three towers of San Marino is a former prison inaccessible from the ground level.

A fortified city, home to a remaining population of five families

Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.

Vast stretch of tide-pools with a unique Moroccan charm.

Founded as a refugee camp, now a popular tourist spot.

This charming English house was once the home of England's most famous poet.

Where the Border Reivers of the Johnstone clan used to hide their stolen cattle.

A bay of elaborate, historic toilets are held in high esteem at this Scottish dock.

Nestled amid the peaks and lochs of the Scottish Highlands, this inn and pub has played host to outlaws and ghosts.

Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.

This mural condenses 96 miles of one of Scotland's best-known trails into a unique art display.

This pyramid is dedicated to all those who suffered martyrdom for civil and religious liberty in Scotland.

On the outskirts of Edinburgh, a trio of topiary created by one man over the course of more than 20 years.

A shiny sculpture celebrating the mighty mollusk.

Once designed as a natural history museum, this building is now home to a massive art gallery.