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Anatoliki Mani, Greece
Lighthouse Tenaro
If you’re an Ancient Greek, though, you’d give this abyss a more… creative description: the gate to the Underworld.
Blue
Blue has been an important color since ancient times. Often associated with peace and harmony, explore our collection for calm vibes.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Hermosa Beach Pier
This beach pier stretches out 1,000 feet into the Pacific Ocean.
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Malley’s Chocolates
Each 88-foot silo could contain ~100,000 pounds of its respective raw ingredient.
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Tehran, Iran
Golestan Palace
Offering an array of gardens, royal buildings, and collections of Iranian crafts and European gifts, the Palace represents a spectrum of Iranian history and architecture that certified its place as a UNESCO World Heritage Site being one of Tehran’s oldest monuments.
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Rainbow Row
Local lore suggests the pastel facade of Rainbow Row once helped drunken sailors find their way home.
Barcelona, Spain
Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
To the Spanish officials who built this stadium, there was no better place to host the Olympic games. History, however, had other plans.
Schwende, Switzerland
Aescher Berg Gasthaus
Welcome to the guesthouse with a built-in rock wall, a 100-foot vertical drop below the patio, and nowhere to actually spend the night.
Tuscany, Italy
Versilia
During Roman times, Versilia was not an area where the Emperor was known to roam. A few centuries later, the Tuscans had a holiday hotspot on their hands.
Waterbury, Vermont, United States
Cabot Cheese
In 1919, 94 farmers came together to form a cooperative, realizing that they were better off working together in dairy than independently.
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Brattleboro, Vermont, United States
Harris Hill Ski Jump
For the non-thrill seeker, it’s hard to imagine looking down on a steep-slope and thinking, “If I go fast enough, and put a ramp at the right spot, I bet I could achieve something close to flying!”
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Flint, Michigan, United States
The Capitol Theatre
A theater restoration even its ghosts can appreciate.
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Tobermory, Isle of Mull, United Kingdom
Tobermory
A harbor possibly holding buried treasure.
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Hastings, East Sussex, United Kingdom
East Hill Cliff Railway
World-changing inspiration struck at the top of a hill — but the experiments had to wait. The inventor’s only way down was the steepest ride in England.
Seattle, Washington, United States
Space Needle
This Seattle icon actually began with a bar napkin sketch of a UFO and a tethered balloon.
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Tenby, United Kingdom
Lifeboat Station
This historic & picturesque Lifeboat Station was remodeled into private residence.
Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Southport Savings Bank
When choosing a location for their new home, Southport Savings Bank decided to keep an eye on their competition, by moving in right across the street.
Yellowstone, Wyoming, United States
Yellowstone National Park
Larger than the states of Delaware and Rhode Island combined, the world’s first national park is a literal hotbed of activity.
Batumi, Georgia
Anyuns Ice Cream Shop
Ice cream is softly served in the "Las Vegas of the Caspian Sea."
Porto, Portugal
Igreja do Carmo
Azulejo-adorned Baroque church in Porto is home to a "hidden" next-door neighbor.
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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.
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Southport, Maine, United States
Dogfish Head Point
Welcome to Dogfish Head point, home to beer, lobster, and lobster beer.
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Torrey, Utah, United States
The Flute Shop
This motel is famed for handmade Native American-inspired wooden flutes sold in its gift shop.
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Paros, Greece
Kimisis Theotokou
The colorful facade of this Greek church stands out among the traditionally blue and white buildings on the island of Paros.
Milan, Italy
Anteo Palazzo del Cinema
From Neorealism to Giallo, the arthouse film is celebrated at this multipurpose theater and gathering space dedicated to cinema.
St. Pete Beach, Florida, United States
Don CeSar Hotel
Known as the Pink Palace, the Don Cesar Hotel was a destination among America's rich and famous during the Jazz Age.
South Ayrshire, Scotland
Girvan
When people think of Scotland, pristine, long, sandy beaches are probably not top of mind. The people of Girvan, however, would like a word.
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St Andrews, Scotland
Old Course
The oldest golf course in the world was almost dumped for archery.
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Miami, Florida, United States
Ermita de la Caridad
A sanctuary for Cuban refugees whose history includes a little smuggling.
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Lewes, Delaware, United States
Lewes Historical Society
Some houses have bricks, others have stones... this house has a cannonball.
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Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Ventnor Haven Fishery
This seafood shack’s signature dish is a twist on tradition. Daily doses of crab ‘n chips have caused delight and dismay alike.
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Luna Park
Some called it “heaven at the end of a subway ride,” others “electric Eden” ... but everyone knew it as Coney Island.