The Polish capital has had a deep connection to its guardian mermaid for almost a millennium now.

A heavily politicized roundabout discussing the state of a heavily politicized country.

After the famous composer died in Paris, his sister snuck his heart out of the country to honor his wish that it be buried in their native country.

Hundreds of notes give thanks to the patron saint of lost causes.

Flamboyant architecture from the turn of 20th century.

3,000 market stands in five former Zeppelin hangars.

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

The former Field Marshall and Minister of War to the Russian Imperial Army.

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

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

The oldest housing complex in Riga is a mini timeline of architectural trends.

This enigmatic artifact remained buried in a churchyard for years.

Although it appears ancient and mysterious, the quirky folly was actually built 200 years ago by an eccentric estate owner.

At first glance, this area seems like just another city park, but the lush landscape hides a dark past.

This bird-loving brewery is situated in an old municipal bathhouse, nestled beside a 300-year-old windmill.

This museum inside Amsterdam's largest cemetery explores how people deal with death.

The oldest cemetery in Belgium.

A public art piece that barely gets recognized, but then that might be the point.

This small sculpture honors a shuttered bookshop that was the site of a fiery act of protest.

Displaced highlanders would take shelter from the wet Scottish climate under the large walled bridge at Glasgow Central Station.

The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.

This extraordinary Viking artifact has traveled throughout the city.

Home of the infamous Cauld Lad of Hylton and one of the inspirations behind "Alice" in Sunderland.

This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.