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

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

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

3,000 market stands in five former Zeppelin hangars.

With a design inspired by traditional Latvian textiles, this monument honors the Latvian people who suffered under Soviet occupation.

A statue built to honor the elite soldiers who fought for Latvia during World War I.

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

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

A preserved oak tree about 3,500 years old found in Riga, Latvia.

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

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

Burlesque Hospital Themed Restaurant.

This enigmatic artifact remained buried in a churchyard for years.

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

Medical museum that houses most notably the taxidermied remains of Vladimir Demikhov's famous two-headed dog experiment.

Flamboyant architecture from the turn of 20th century.