Lyon's miniature version of the Eiffel Tower was built as a statement in support of French secularism.

A colorful piece of contemporary art cheerfully clashes with Lyon's historical architecture.

Longest road tunnel in the world features an air treatment plant and the illusion of daylight.

The burning of this 12th-century church kicked off a campaign of Norwegian Black Metal terror.

A favorite with sightseers, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

The ruins of an Estonian prison are drowning in the quarry lake where the convicts were once forced to work.

It is said that each of the white stones in the red facade of this medieval house represents the head of a murdered Swedish noble.

Outside a Viking museum sits a modern-day runestone made by a Swedish runemaster using traditional methods.

It houses the remains of a 17th-century version of the Titanic.

This medieval Estonian tower provides access to a series of tunnels that have been home to soldiers, punks, and fine art.

Sweden's "good old days" painstakingly re-created in a model village.

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

This endearingly discomfited urinating statue commemorates the sneaky pees had by us all.

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

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.

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.

The Battle of Atlanta in 360 degrees, featuring a corpse that bears a striking resemblance to Clark Gable.

One of corporate America's best-kept secrets is also one of the most publicly displayed.

Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.

Three columns of volcanic rock shoot out of the ocean.