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Helsinki, Finland

Götan Maailma

A lovingly curated curio shop in which the taxidermy wear newspaper party hats, and peanut shells are spread across every surface.
michelle Added by michelle
Tallinn, Estonia

Glehn Park

A forest park outside Tallinn full of architectural and artistic curiosities.
ahvenas Added by ahvenas
Riga, Latvia

Jana Seta Map Shop

A map store filled with original Cold War era Russian maps of the world.
Patricia Whyde Added by Patricia Whyde
Salaspils, Latvia

Salaspils Memorial Ensemble

This former Nazi labor camp is now a poignant memorial, complete with giant Soviet-style monuments.
daynix Added by daynix
Kaunas, Lithuania

Sugihara House

Where a Japanese government official issued transit visas to Jews fleeing from Nazi-occupied Poland.
Will Mawhood Added by Will Mawhood
Vilnius, Lithuania

Lukiškės Prison

A century-old prison in the heart of Vilnius is now a lively bar, dance club, and artist residency.
Amelie Haupt Added by Amelie Haupt
Paberžės seniūnija, Lithuania

Centre of Europe

A small monument in Lithuania marks the geographic center of Europe—or at least one of the claimants.
ahvenas Added by ahvenas
Kaunas, Lithuania

Christ's Resurrection Church

This magnificent Art Deco church is a reflection of Lithuania’s turbulent history.
Will Mawhood Added by Will Mawhood
Kaunas, Lithuania

Kaunas Museum for the Blind

Museum deep in the catacombs of St. Michael the Archangel Church is explored by touch, sound, and smell.
Rachel Added by Rachel
Kaunas, Lithuania

Devils' Museum

Ever-growing collection of devils in art.
serflac Added by serflac
Kaunas, Lithuania

George Maciunas Square

The world's first invisible city square is an homage to a man who pushed the boundaries of art.
Added by elissavetabrandon
Kaunas, Lithuania

Monument to the Victims of Fascism

A memorial to the murdered Jews of Kaunas.
serflac Added by serflac
Kaunas, Lithuania

Banknote Building

Described as one of the Baltic region’s most daring and original construction projects.
Global Sightseer Added by Global Sightseer
Neringos savivaldybė, Lithuania

The Dead Dunes

A narrow strip of land is home to the tallest migrating dunes in Europe.
Added by UJ
Tallinn, Estonia

The Famous Rock of Tondi

A large boulder was declared a local landmark by a popular vlogger.
CoolCrab Added by CoolCrab
Tallinn, Estonia

Charles Leroux Memorial

Dedicated to the untimely death of American balloonist and parachutist.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Tallinn, Estonia

The "Russalka" Memorial

The first monument in Estonia that was made by an Estonian sculptor.
katielou106 Added by katielou106
Tallinn, Estonia

Estonian Open Air Museum

A massive tribute to Estonian history and culture.
dianalovette Added by dianalovette
Tallinn, Estonia

Kissing Hill

This park built on a former fortress has a reputation for romance.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Tallinn, Estonia

'Lucky Chimney Sweeper'

Rubbing the buttons along this statue's coat is considered good luck.
katielou106 Added by katielou106
Tallinn, Estonia

Kalamaja Cemetery Park

This 16th-century cemetery became a recreational park during the Soviet occupation—today it's a little bit of both.
Picture Added by Picture
Tallinn, Estonia

The Chopin Bench

Take a seat and hear a song by the composer Frédéric Chopin.
katielou106 Added by katielou106
Tallinn, Estonia

Saint Olaf's Church

During the Soviet era, the spire of this longstanding church was used as a radio transmission tower.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Tallinn, Estonia

Väike-Õismäe District

A series of concentric circles represented a bold new experiment in socialist urban planning, and it notoriously difficult to get around.
Darmon Richter Added by Darmon Richter