Once known throughout Europe, this tiny and unusually progressive 18th century micro-nation within Lithuania now lies in ruins.

The etchings on this narrow channel between two islands bear witness to maritime travelers who have passed through since the Middle Ages.

This micro-nation may be some sort of prank, but its constitution sure seems official.

The Frank Zappa fan club erected this monument to their prog-rock hero to mark a new era of post-Soviet Lithuania.

While this monument tile is shrouded in mystery it also marks the end of the longest ever human chain.

The largest coin pyramid in the world is a carefully balanced stack of over 1,000,000 pieces.

Underwater roads undetectable from the surface used for escape routes from foreign invaders.

You would never guess that before World War II this lonely field was a bustling German city.

A small monument in Lithuania marks the geographic center of Europe—or at least one of the claimants.

An exhibit dedicated to a Lithuanian partisan.

Museum deep in the catacombs of St. Michael the Archangel Church is explored by touch, sound, and smell.

This Latvian shot factory is still used twice a year to manufacture bullets the old-fashioned way.

Built to ward off Napoleon's army, this city-sized abandoned Russian fort is now perfect for urban exploration.

Folky pharmaceuticals abound in this medicinal reliquary.

Ever-growing collection of devils in art.

A memorial to the murdered Jews of Kaunas.

Lithuania's outdoor sculpture trail of wooden folk art.

A narrow strip of land is home to the tallest migrating dunes in Europe.

A WWII museum that tries to reenact history.

This wooden recreation of a 9th century lake village looks as though it was built yesterday (which it relatively was).

A top secret Cold War bunker hidden beneath a Latvian spa facility is now open for tours.

A unique museum dedicated to the famed Soviet director and other cinema greats.

Guests become prisoners on a visit to Latvian prison.

These crumbling Latvian forts make for some haunting seaside ruins.