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Chiemsee, Germany
Schloss Herrenchiemsee
Explore this unfinished mansion on a secluded island in Germany's Lake Chiemsee.
Brown
Wood, brick, and a variety of construction materials often employ brown as a base color. This collection showcases some of the best browns around.
Lincoln, United Kingdom
Lincoln Cathedral
This cathedral was once the tallest building in the world -- surpassing the Pyramids of Giza.
Fort Myers, Florida, United States
Burroughs Home & Gardens
A mansion that hosted a cast of characters that were the envy of all Ft. Myers.
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Fujikawaguchiko, Japan
Fuji Electric Railway
This Railway shares a surprising partnership with a railway across the world -- in Switzerland.
Paris, France
Jardin des Tuileries
The first public park in Paris was once owned by a nine year old monarch.
Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia
Black Lighthouse
A lighthouse that was attacked by a foe that it didn't expect.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Carpenters’ Hall
This assembly hall has played host to a slew of visitors from rebellious revolutionaries to notorious bank robbers.
Palm Springs, California, United States
Mercedes 220S Cabriolet
This 1959 Mercedes cabriolet take center stage when flying down roads of Palm Springs with the stars.
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Copenhagen, Denmark
Kunsthal Charlottenborg
A cutting edge contemporary art museum that once was centuries deep in Danish riches and royalty.
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Hofsós, Iceland
Grafarkirkja
Iceland's oldest turf church bears the carvings of a renowned 17th century woodworker.
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Floyd Bennet Field
When Lindbergh returned from his heroic flight, he immediately set out to design the Hour Angle wristwatch and found a willing partner for its manufacture in Longines.
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Turin, Italy
Musy Padre e Figli
The tiara, which has remained with the family for over 150 years, is believed to have been created by Musy Padre e Figli – Court Jeweller of Turin, and one of the oldest goldsmiths in Europe.
Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Calke Abbey
This centuries-old estate has been home to a long line of eccentric noblemen, the Harpur Crewes.
New York, New York, United States
Minetta Tavern
Established in the years following Prohibition, the Tavern quickly became a hotspot to enjoy a spirit in public, along with a dash of camaraderie.
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Brooklyn, New York, United States
Peter Luger Steak House
The beloved New York steakhouse has stood in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood for over a century.
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New York, New York, United States
Sushi Noz
An Omakase-style restaurant, meaning patrons don’t presume to order but rather they “entrust” the chef to offer the finest culinary experience.
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New York, New York, United States
Sant Ambroeus
In 1936, two pastry chefs joined forces to open a café just steps from Teatro La Scala, the legendary opera house.
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New York, New York, United States
Katz’s Delicatessen
As New York City’s oldest active original Jewish deli, Katz’s is an unquestioned institution of both culinary and cultural influence.
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Devonport, Tasmania, Australia
MS Spirit of Tasmania I
The Spirit of Tasmania I made waves in the media when she endured rough waters along the Bass Strait and returned safely.
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Hampton, Virginia, United States
Hampton Coliseum
This stadium became a mecca for devoted Deadheads who flocked to “The Mothership,” named for the building’s spaceship-like exterior.
Madrid, Spain
El Rastro Flea Market
Until early 2020, El Rastro had been here every week come rain, snow and heatwaves – not even the Spanish Civil War interrupted it for this long. But finally after a long hiatus, the Rastro returned in November 2020.
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.
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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Boston Navy Yard
Originally called the Charlestown Navy Yard, this patriotic totem to American history was one of the U.S.’ oldest shipbuilding facilities, which specialized in repairing, modernizing, and resupplying ships for 174 years.
Chamonix, France
Montenvers Railway
When peering through a Montenvers railcar’s window the Mer de Glace below is like a flood frozen in time, this Sea of Ice is France's largest glacier.
Wicklow, Ireland
Tinakilly Country House
A dream home built with a blank cheque from the British government. What and who could possibly do to be rewarded such an open-ended gift?
Kecskemét, Hungary
Kecskemét Railway Station
Located equidistant from two larger cities, Budapest (in the northwest) and Szeged (in the southeast), allowing for an easy commute in either direction.
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Cambridge University Boat Club
It started as a rivalry without a venue amongst two undergraduate friends. Now the Cambridge vs. Oxford University Boat Race is nearly a 200-year tradition.
Washington DC, United States
Larz Anderson House
Once described as a “Florentine villa in the midst of American independence,” this turn-of-the-20th century aristocratic mansion was built in a European state of mind with its dominating English and Italian influences.
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Maarssen, Netherlands
Goudestein
Goudestein is a buitenplaats, or summer estate that emerged in the Netherlands during the 17th century.
Bogota, Colombia
Teatro Faenza
Opened in 1924, the Teatro Faenza is Bogota's oldest theater and is housed on the site of a former ceramic factory.
London, United Kingdom
Poplar Cottage
Built in 1695, Poplar Cottage is the last remaining weatherboard cottage in London's Charlton Village.
Ontario, Canada
Rideau Street Chapel
Originally built in 1888, the Rideau Street Chapel is now housed in the National Gallery of Canada.
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Corpus Christi College
During the 14th century, the Bubonic Plague led to the founding of Corpus Christi College.
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Alberta, Canada
Banff National Park
Canada's oldest national park, Banff National Park established its warden service in 1909.