Chișinău is the capital of Eastern Europe's Republic of Moldova. Amid blocks of Soviet-style architecture are landmarks including the neoclassical Nativity Cathedral.

Kuldīga is a town in western Latvia. It is the center of Kuldīga Municipality with a population of approximately 13,500. Kuldīga was first mentioned in 1242. It joined the Hanseatic League in 1368.

Gauja National Park is in northeast Latvia. It's known for its many historical structures. Covering a large swath of the Gauja Valley, it surrounds the town of Cēsis and its 13th-century castle.

Cēsis Castle is a Livonian castle situated in Cēsis, Latvia. Its ruins are some of the most impressive castle ruins in the Baltic states.