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Cadiz, Spain

Gran Teatro Falla

This theater is named after Spain's greatest 20th-century composer.

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Kneller Athletic Center

This 25-yard competition-sized pool is found within the Kneller Athletic Center of Clark University. It is home to Clark's men's and women's swimming and diving teams.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Unity Park

Once the Grand Palace of the Emperor Menelik II, Unity Park features a sculpture garden, zoo, and museum of Ethiopian history.

Paris, France

Gentilly Station

One of 257 stations on the Réseau Express Régional rail, the Gentilly Station is located in one of three small departments that surround Paris, known as Petite Couronne.

El Oro de Hidalgo, Mexico

Municipal Palace

Built in a former gold mining settlement, the Municipal Palace of El Oro de Hidalgo is distinguished for the English and French influences in its design.

Murren, Switzerland

Lauterbrunnen-Murren Mountain Railway

Built in 1891, this railway is a hybrid cable car and rail line that serves the resort village of Mürren, Switzerland.

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Hoan Bridge

Multiple delays in its opening earned this bridge the nickname, "The Bridge to Nowhere".

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Tauranga, New Zealand

Surf Life Saving

New Zealand Surf Life Saving members are truly "In it for Life", actualizing this motto by committing to their lifesaving passion as not just a hobby, but a lifestyle.

Rocha, Uruguay

Cabo Polonio

Without standard utilities or road access, this Uruguayan residence is to be found in a remote and charming coastal community.

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, United States

Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway

This scenic railway in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania is referred to by locals as their own personal Polar Express.

Oetz, Austria

Hotel Habicher Hof

This four-star hotel in Oetz, Austria began as a two-room inn, but remains a family-operated establishment pioneering the hospitality industry.

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Kemi, Finland

Icebreaker Sampo

During its operation, Sampo cleared ice in the Gulf of Bothnia, the northernmost part of the Baltic Sea.

Vienna, Austria

Stephansdom

Although construction of this cathedral started in 1137, St. Stephen's as we know it today wasn't completed for over 800 years.

Bristol, United Kingdom

Known as the oldest heated pool in the United Kingdom, these public baths were almost demolished to make room for new apartments until local residents petitioned to save their beloved historical landmark.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Brockton Point Lighthouse

For many years keepers of the Brockton Point Lighthouse in Vancouver were charged with firing the "9 O'clock Gun”, a muzzle-loaded naval cannon fired at 6pm to signal the close of fishing.

Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Mir Arab Madrassah

This religious school in Central Asia has served as a prestigious educational center since it was established in the early 16th century.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Lake Harriet

Every year, the Art Shanty Project hosts its annual festival on Lake Harriet near Minneapolis where artists display one-of-a-kind ice fishing huts.

Toledo, Spain

Antiguedades Linares

This antique shop in Toledo, Spain has been in operation for over a century, making it the oldest antique enterprise in the country.

Tokyo, Japan

Park Hyatt Tokyo

Not only is this one of the best hotels in the world, it's also the set location for the 2005 film "Lost in Translation."

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Gstaad, Switzerland

La Videmanette Gondola

Situated within the luxurious Gstaad ski resort, this gondola lift carries skiers up the La Vidamenette mountain in the Swiss Alps.

Budapest, Hungary

Sándor Palace

Destroyed during WWII, this restored neoclassical mansion is now the official home of the President of Hungary.

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Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

Governor’s Palace

This early American palace burned down and was buried underground for 150 years before archaeologists tried their hand at reconstructing it.

Menorca, Spain

Norwegian Pearl

This cruise ship has been hosting rock-themed cruises since 2012.

Budapest, Hungary

Gellert Thermal Baths

Built between 1912 and 1918 in the Art Nouveau style, this bath complex is part of the famous Hotel Gellert in Budapest and is considered the "Palace of Baths".

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