The Frank Zappa fan club erected this monument to their prog-rock hero to mark a new era of post-Soviet Lithuania.

A 300-kilogram egg sculpture that embodied a neighborhood revival.

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

Travelers who fall victim to this mermaid's charms are destined to stay in Užupis forever.

A creepy statue of a hooded ghost hauls itself up from the water in a historic Lithuanian city.

This seaside pine grove features an exclusive watchtower that presents amazing views.

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

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

This controversial monument was designed to lionize the Red Army, but also disheartened the Latvian people.

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

The statue of a legendary giant who carried Christ and shouldered the world's sins.

This enigmatic artifact remained buried in a churchyard for years.

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

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

Flamboyant architecture from the turn of 20th century.

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

Latvia's symbolic mountain-shaped national library is home to millions of cultural tomes.

3,000 market stands in five former Zeppelin hangars.

A stone marker and sculpture in the city of Riga stake a claim for the very first community Christmas tree.

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

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

A massive flood devastated this seaside town, causing many to speculate about whether the government had figured out how to influence the weather.

A full figure 4th century incorruptible saint lies in a glass coffin in Croatia.

On a small Slovenian island, diners can mix and match a classic cake into dozens of sweet and savory flavor combinations.