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BGZ BNP Paribas Branch, Wroclaw, Poland
Credit: Giulia Mulè
Boston Public Library, Boston, United States | C.1848
The Strand Arcade, Sydney, Australia | C.1891
Basílica de María Auxiliadora y San Carlos, Buenos Aires, Argentina | C.1910
Credit: Marco Fratus
101 Travel Stop, Cedar Grove, United States
Stony Island Arts Bank, Chicago, United States | C.1923
Credit: Tom Harris © Hedrich Blessing. Courtesy of Rebuild Foundation
Lighthouses of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland | C.2016
Credit: Heather Varner
The Grand Café, Oxford, United Kingdom | C.1651
Credit: Accidentally Wes Anderson
Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Lake Como, Italy | C.1910
Credit: Grand Hotel Tremezzo
Apple Hill Farm, Rochester, United States | C.1840
Credit: Accidentally Wes Anderson
Hotel Opera, Prague, Czech Republic | C.1891
Credit: Valentina Jacks
Gran Canaria, Spain
Las Palmas Gospel Church
In the 1960s, South Korean fishermen settled on Spain’s Gran Canaria, creating the only Koreatown in Spain and a true island melting pot!
Château-d'Œx, Switzerland
Festival International de Ballons
Every year for over 40 years, the famously cold Swiss Alps are warmed by community, colors, and hot air (the good kind)...
From the CommunityWilmington, Delaware, United States
Grand Opera House
As a performing arts center, The Grand has hosted thousands of entertainers, from vaudeville shows to world-class symphonies.
AWA visted hereBerlin, Germany
Babylon
The famous organ of the Babylon cinema in Berlin was single-handedly saved by a 75-year-old engineer.
Bridgetown, Barbados
Nidḥe Israel Synagogue
The British government opened Barbados to many settlers, and so Sephardic Jews from Brazil and Holland sought refuge there from the grips of the Inquisition while they were also drawn to the wealth of the sugar trade.
Budapest, Hungary
The Hungarian State Opera House
More-beautiful but smaller-than-the-Viennese Opera.
From the CommunityBuxton, North Carolina, United States
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
An engineering feat occurred in 1999 when the massive concrete Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in North Carolina was moved almost a mile inland to safer ground.
AWA visted herePiura, Peru
Los Órganos
The secluded beach town of Los Órganos sits somewhat untouched by commercial tourism - but that was not always the case for the beaches along the northern coast of Peru.
From the CommunityBuenos Aires, Argentina
Basílica de María Auxiliadora y San Carlos
Sharing the spotlight with the Pope.
From the CommunityBishan, Singapore
Bishan Stadium
The professional football pitch in the Singaporean city of Bishan is open to the public when it is not being used for any exclusive sporting events.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Stony Island Arts Bank
A former savings and loan bank, this exhibition center is a hub for black art and culture.
Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
Daytona International Speedway
If Daytona was going to be the world capital for competitive speed, it was going to need a precise timer.
From the CommunitySingapore, Singapore
MDDI Building
Once used as housing for Singaporean police forces and utilized as a jail, the building has gotten a bright multi-colored makeover and now serves for senses rather than serving up sentences.
AWA visted hereFurka Pass, Switzerland
Hotel Belvédère
In its heyday, guest rooms overlooked icy stretches of the Rhône Glacier and a grotto carved into the blue-tinged ice.
AWA visted hereWaco, Texas, United States
Dr Pepper Museum
The oldest major soft drink in the US of A.
AWA visted hereBrooklyn, New York, United States
Coney Island Boardwalk
New York City's Coney Island Lighthouse stands watch over its famous boardwalk, now a city landmark.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Amalienborg
Danish palace complex guarded day and night by the Royal Life Guards.
AWA visted hereSeoul, South Korea
Chungwoon Literature Library
Visitors take note: you must remove your shoes before entering.
AWA visted hereCape Town, South Africa
Cape Point Viewfinder
Looking for the Flying Dutchman through the Cape Point viewfinder.
From the CommunityWhistable, United Kingdom
Wheeler’s Oyster Bar
This oyster bar is the oldest restaurant in Whistable founded in 1856 by Richard "leggy" Wheeler.
Florence, Italy
Fotoautomatica
Two euros and a bit of patience get you the traditional strip of four black-and-white photographs.
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.
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".
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.
Taranaki, New Zealand
Cape Egmont Lighthouse
Originally built in 1865, this lighthouse was dismantled and moved to Cape Egmont after it was mistaken for another lighthouse.
Jaipur, India
Golcha Cinema
A timeless movie haven in Jaipur, where neon lights, retro charm, and samosas await.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Palacio de Aguas Corrientes
Visitors are welcome to take a refreshing tour of the pumping station - tissues are encouraged!
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