A medieval setting reimagined into a unique art alley.

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

During the Soviet era, the spire of this longstanding church was used as a radio transmission tower.

A unique sculpture calls the outside of this steakhouse home.

The first monument in Estonia that was made by an Estonian sculptor.

This park built on a former fortress has a reputation for romance.

The supreme shrine of the state.

A unique structure located on the grounds of one of five grand palaces that were built by the Joseon dynasty.

This pagoda was once the central feature of a Buddhist temple that no longer exists.

This striking memorial is one of Estonia’s most controversial Soviet leftovers.

Standing in this historic plaza is a statue representing one of Cuba's most iconic literary characters.

This imposing memorial contains the remains of Che Guevara — and 29 other guerrillas who died with him in Bolivia.

After the Cuban Revolution, the famous rum company had to leave their swanky headquarters behind.

Once a favorite playground for the world's most illustrious guests, Hotel Nacional's secret weapons and bunkers reveal a more menacing side to its golden history.

This former KGB building is now a museum memorializing the people who suffered during the Soviet regime.

3,000 market stands in five former Zeppelin hangars.

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

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.

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

This charming Latvian lane doubled as Baker Street on the Soviet Union’s version of Sherlock Holmes.

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

Deliberately hidden for centuries, the magnificent Saadian Tombs were eventually uncovered in 1917.

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