Riga International Coach Terminal in Latvia. Constructed 1960-1964 by architect Georgs Mincs. Modernist, Soviet-era architecture in the former USSR.
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Olympic Yachting Centre
Olympic Yachting Centre on the outskirts of Tallinn, Estonia. Constructed between 1975 and 1980. Modernist, Soviet-era architecture in the former USSR.
Hara Submarine Base
Image of a sailor inside the now-abandoned Hara Submarine Base in Estonia. Constructed between 1956 and 1957. Soviet artwork in the former USSR.
Former secret Soviet bunker in Līgatne, Latvia
A guide on visiting the former secret Soviet bunker in Līgatne, Latvia. With information on how to get there and experience of the guided tour.
Gintaras Sanatorium
Gintaras Sanatorium on the outskirts of Palanga in Lithuania. Completed in 1990. Modernist, Soviet architecture in the former USSR.
Elektrenai Ice Palace
Elektrėnai Ice Palace in Lithuania. Completed in 1976 by architects A. Juseviciene and A. Domarackas. Modernist, Soviet architecture in the former USSR.
Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre
Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre in Vilnius, Lithuania. Architect Elena Nijolė Bučiūtė. Modernist, Soviet architecture in the former USSR.
Maarjamäe Memorial
Maarjamäe Memorial in Tallinn, Estonia. Completed in 1975 by A. Murdmaa (architect) and M. Varik (sculptor). Soviet war memorial in the former USSR.
Hotel Pušynas
Hotel PušynasLocation: Druskininkai, LithuaniaCompleted: 1982Architects: R. Šilinskas and N. KėvišasFormer name: Sūrutis SanatoriumGenre: Modernist, Soviet architecture, former Soviet Union Did you know?... We also have an Instagram account and Facebook page that are...
Memorial to the Great Patriotic War
Memorial to the Great Patriotic War (World War II) in Daugavpils, Latvia. Inaugurated in 1969. Soviet war memorial in the former USSR.
Lesser-visited places in the Baltic States
A guide to lesser-visit places in the Baltic States for independent travellers. Suggestions of Off the Beaten Track places in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.
‘The First Swallows’
‘The First Swallows’ in Vilnius, Lithuania. Completed in 1964 by sculptor Juozas Mikėnas. Soviet memorial in the former USSR.