Finland's oldest astronomical observatory once played a crucial role in seafaring and timekeeping.

The tiny, studious rodents greet visitors to the National Archives of Finland.

This irregularly shaped sea fortress has defended not one but three different sovereign states.

Architecturally stunning library serves as the hub of Finnish scholarly life and culture.

This historic Dutch newspaper building is covered with media-themed details—and one unrelated oddity.

The Hungarian biochemist whose research helped develop mRNA-based vaccines for Covid-19.

This statue honors one of Budapest's most beloved literary characters.

The world’s first statue of the late Apple co-founder.

A collection of intricate sculptures so small they have to be seen through a microscope.

A statue in Budapest's Liberty Square honors the former U.S. president's efforts to end the Cold War.

This quaint Hungarian railway system is operated exclusively by children between the ages of 10 and 14.

Tucked away near more famous landmarks lies a statue meant to symbolize the confluence and continuing development of human culture.

Sitting beneath an unremarkable residential building is a museum devoted to classic Pinball.

This off-beat, quirky communism-themed bar isn't afraid to poke fun at its history.

Once the home of a hermetic monk, this cave now houses a small church.

This Budapest bar allows drinkers to leave their mark on the walls, floor, and even ceiling.

A 19th century artistocrat's mansion, turned into a library, hidden in a modern library.