World War II in Latvia

A haunting memorial to those who lost their lives to the Nazi regime lies hidden in the woods.

A monument to the grand synagogue that stood in this space before Nazis burned it down.

A Latvian rescuer who saved countless lives during World War II.

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

This former Nazi labor camp is now a poignant memorial, complete with giant Soviet-style monuments.

A railway bridge leading nowhere stands lonely in the middle of a meadow.

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