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Alatskivi, Estonia

Alatskivi Castle

A wealthy aristocratic family built this Disney-worthy, fairy-tale castle.
Added by subha basu ray
Lasva, Estonia

Lasva Water Tower

This old and disused water tower has received a new life as an art gallery with a piano staircase.
ahvenas Added by ahvenas
Estonia

Peko

A wooden statue of an Estonian pagan god and King of the Setos stands atop a sacred hill.
ahvenas Added by ahvenas
Estonia

Saatse Boot

This peculiar border irregularity is the only way to legally enter Russia without a visa.
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Põlva Parish, Estonia

The Tree Crosses of Rosma Forest

Hundreds of small crosses have been carved into the bark of the trees outside this small Estonian village.
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Rõuge, Estonia

Pesapuu Watchtower

This Estonian watchtower looks like a big tree with two giant bird nests on it, complete with a "golden egg."
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Varstu Parish, Estonia

Pähni Megaphones

A trio of giant wooden megaphones turn up nature's volume in this Estonian forest.
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Višķi, Latvia

Penis-Shaped Tombstone

How this choice of tombstone came to be is still a mystery.
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Daugavpils, Latvia

Daugavpils Fortress

Built to ward off Napoleon's army, this city-sized abandoned Russian fort is now perfect for urban exploration.
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Daugavpils, Latvia

Daugavpils Shot Tower

This Latvian shot factory is still used twice a year to manufacture bullets the old-fashioned way.
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Visaginas, Lithuania

Orthodox Church of the Nativity of Saint John

Originally built for nuclear power plant workers, this church sits between apartment buildings.
Added by EHerron
Vilnius, Lithuania

Frank Zappa Memorial

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

Female Pedestrian Lights

These traffic lights celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the women's suffrage movement in Lithuania.
Nikki Vargas Added by Nikki Vargas
Vilnius, Lithuania

'Sėkmės pilvas' ('Lucky Belly')

Rub it for a bit of good luck.
Added by kellymfletch
Vilnius, Lithuania

Stebuklas Miracle Tile

While this monument tile is shrouded in mystery it also marks the end of the longest ever human chain.
Added by Chloe B
Vilnius, Lithuania

Palace of Concerts and Sports

An abandoned masterpiece of Soviet Brutalist architecture.
Darmon Richter Added by Darmon Richter
Trakai, Lithuania

Trakai Island Castle

Over time, this castle grew to encompass the entire island.
StepYoshi Added by StepYoshi
Holubice, Czechia

Zapa Concrete Holubice

A concrete plant shaped like four giant soldiers commemorates one of the most decisive battles of the Napoleonic Wars.
Sebastian Wortys Added by Sebastian Wortys
Niederfinow, Germany

Schiffshebewerk Niederfinow

This giant, 83-year-old ship elevator is an engineering feat to behold.
Added by Spruance
Devín, Slovakia

The Gate of Freedom Memorial

The memorial stands at the intersection of the rivers Morava and Danube.
John McFadzean Added by John McFadzean
Bratislava, Slovakia

Schöner Náci

A sculpture of a beloved local figure, who tipped his top hat to everyone he passed on the streets of Bratislava.
katielou106 Added by katielou106
Bratislava, Slovakia

The Duck’s Fountain

According to the local legend, these boys and ducks were turned to stone by an angered water goblin.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Bratislava, Slovakia

Július Satinský Statue

This statue points to another unusual companion work of art often overlooked by visitors.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden