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Florence, Italy
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Two euros and a bit of patience get you the traditional strip of four black-and-white photographs.
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We explore the unique, the symmetrical, the atypical, the distinctive design and amazing architecture that inspires us all.
Lighthouses of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland | C.2016
Credit: Heather Varner
Eastern Columbia Building, Los Angeles, United States | C.1930
Credit: Elizabeth Daniels
Robe Obelisk, Robe, Australia | C.1855
Credit: Isabelle Barlow
Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Canada | C.1882
Credit: Emily Craig Johnson
Confetti Rapone, Sulmona, Italy | C.1783
Credit: Marta Di Gioia
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, United States | C.1907
Credit: Ludwig Favre
Ishtar Gate, Hillah,Babil, Iraq | C.575
Credit: Osama Sarm
“The Last Post Office”, Waiheke Island, New Zealand | C.2022
Credit: Jim Huylebroek
Bavarian National Theatre, Munich, Germany | C.1818
Credit: Abdullah Çetinkaya
Kew Palace & Queen Charlotte’s Cottage, London, United Kingdom | C.1631
Credit: Andrew Afram
Hotel Opera, Prague, Czech Republic | C.1891
Credit: Valentina Jacks
Fotoautomatica, Florence, Italy | C.1969
Credit: Claire Walker
Malley’s Chocolates, Cleveland, United States | C.1935
Credit: Accidentally Wes Anderson
Raichle Palace, Subotica, Serbia | C.1904
Credit: Christien Michaels
Paris, France
Jardin des Tuileries
The first public park in Paris was once owned by a nine year old monarch.
Ko Samui, Thailand
Wat Plai Laem
Though modern, this Buddhist temple incorporates many traditional elements and is covered in artwork.
Dublin, Ireland
Iarnrod Eireann
Consisting of 547 train carriages, this railway serves 48 million people each year.
Palmer, Alaska, United States
Hatcher Pass Lodge
Still offering a rustic, no-frills experience, the lodge is a heaven for adventurers seeking solitude—and perhaps a bear or two.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Georgian Hotel
Catering to Los Angeles high society, this hotel was among the first skyscrapers to call Ocean Avenue home.
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Oceanside, Iceland
Öndverðarnes Lighthouse
Situated on the westernmost point on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, this quaint lighthouse is surrounded by rocky ruins and grassy hills
Los Angeles, California, United States
Eastern Columbia Building
Built in 1930, this former department store headquarters is considered the finest type of Art Deco architecture in Los Angeles.
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Yosemite Valley, California, United States
Yosemite Valley Chapel
This interdenominational chapel is the oldest structure in the Yosemite Valley and has been a sought after destination for weddings since 1884.
Jaipur, India
Golcha Cinema
A timeless movie haven in Jaipur, where neon lights, retro charm, and samosas await.
Gdansk, Poland
The Long Market
One of Europe's grandest squares is actually a strip. Unlike Vegas, coins are not welcome here.
Braemar, Scotland
Great North of Scotland Railway
Formed in 1845, the Scotland Railway carried its first passengers 39 miles from Kittybrewster to Huntly.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Rittenhouse Square
Historic neighborhood in Philadelphia with one of five parks planned by William Penn.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Duquesne Incline
This building is the entrance for a funicular that climbs Mt. Washington, affording a view of Pittsburgh's "Golden Triangle".
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Palacio de Aguas Corrientes
Visitors are welcome to take a refreshing tour of the pumping station - tissues are encouraged!
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Brooklyn Bridge
With gothic arches that rise “like majestic cathedral windows,” the structure not only symbolized the era’s optimism, but stood as a work of art in its own right.
AWA visted hereCauseway Bay, Hong Kong
Victoria Park Tennis Centre
An oasis of calm in the midst of Hong Kong’s frenetic Causeway Bay neighborhood.
South Island, New Zealand
Ski-Plane
The founder of this aviation-based business piloted the first retractable ski-plane in September of 1955 (with the adventurer Sir Edmund Hillary among his passengers).
San Francisco, California, United States
Olympic Club
A club that's earned the title "Olympic" with some medal-winning members.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Angels Flight
This turn of the century landmark rail line in Los Angeles runs just two cars, named Sinai and Olivet.
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Detroit, Michigan, United States
Fox Theatre
A theatre that has "insurance against ghosts."
From the CommunityLofoten, Norway
Rorbu Cabin
A picturesque fishing village in Norway sits beneath this towering mountain, one of the oldest in Northern Europe.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Canal Houses
These 17th century townhouses, iconic in Amsterdam's inner urban center, are nicknamed "dancing houses" for the way they have shifted and settled over time.
Carinthia, Austria
The Church of St. Vincent
It started with an avalanche and a flask of Holy Blood.
Lake Como, Italy
Grand Hotel Tremezzo
This hotel is so steeped in romance, there are love letters literally embedded into its walls.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Copacabana Palace Hotel
Since the early 20th Century, this grand hotel has seen celebrity guests, excessive parties, and even infamous affairs gone wrong. This palatial lodging was erected in what was once a quiet fishing village, and to this day continues to be the life of the party.
Budapest, Hungary
Szechenyi Baths
These baths are part of Hungary's largest thermal pool complex with 15 spring-fed pools.
AWA visted hereElkhorn, Wisconsin, United States
Camp Wandawega
Started as a speakeay in Prohibition America, Camp Wandawega's storied history includes time as a tavern, brothel, and even a retirement home for priests.
Madrid, Spain
Cine Doré
Madrid’s famed theater is sure to hook you with its beaming brick-orange facade, then reel you in with its story of renaissance, resistance, and rebirth.
Robe, South Australia, Australia
Robe Obelisk
Reminiscent of Waldo’s attire, this lighthouse can't be saved from Mother Nature.
Batumi, Georgia
Anyuns Ice Cream Shop
Ice cream is softly served in the "Las Vegas of the Caspian Sea."
London, United Kingdom
James Smith & Sons
Europe's oldest umbrella maker is here to stay for a rainy day.
Strasburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Strasburg Rail Road
Luxurious railcar rides with the oldest continuously operating railroad in the Western hemisphere.
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