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

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

This magnificent Art Deco church is a reflection of Lithuania’s turbulent history.

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

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

Open-air museum with a large collection of Soviet-era statues.

Launch site for nuclear war against Western Europe.

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

The oldest funicular in Lithuania has been climbing this steep hill since 1931.

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

Legend has it that Napoleon Bonaparte fell in love with this Gothic church.

Sculpture garden of religious statues made it through Soviet rule.

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

A memorial to the murdered Jews of Kaunas.

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

An old hill fort covered in over 100,000 crosses is a symbol of Lithuanian nationalism and beliefs.

Lithuania's outdoor sculpture trail of wooden folk art.

A wealthy aristocratic family built this Disney-worthy, fairy-tale castle.

A unique sculpture calls the outside of this steakhouse home.

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

One of the oldest lighthouses in the world has been in continuous use since it was first built in 1531.

A wooden replica of France's famous tower.

A wooden statue of an Estonian pagan god and King of the Setos stands atop a sacred hill.

This stunning limestone waterfall is the highest in Estonia.