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Mainz, Germany
Market Square
This market square in Mainz, Germany has functioned as a place of commerce and gathering for over 1,000 years.
Gray
Gray doesn't have to equate to drab. This collection features a wide array of images and locations that are, upon closer inspection, anything but!
Duncan, British Columbia, Canada
Stone Butter Church
What do cannonballs, a priest with a penchant for butter churning, and a headless horseman have in common?
Staten Island, New York, United States
Staten Island Ferry
The Staten Island Ferry in New York City remains in operation long after bridges and tunnels connected most of the metropolis in the mid 20th century.
Hamilton, New Zealand
Hamilton Gardens
Amazingly, before Hamilton Gardens was constructed, the land was actually a landfill!
Melbourne, Australia
Fitzroy Gardens
For 150 years, visitors have enjoyed this Victorian-inspired garden with its pathways engulfed by breathtaking elm trees.
Marrakesh, Morocco
Jardin Majorelle
If the Jardin Majorelle gives off a chic vibe, that may not be a coincidence!
Curitiba, Brazil
Botanical Garden of Curitiba
Despite its French-inspired design, the garden stay true to its roots.
Lucas Heights, Australia
The High Flux Australian Reactor (HIFAR) Control Room
To sit in this chair, you need to be accredited.
Cape Town, South Africa
Table Mountain
Table Mountain is the only natural site in the world to have a constellation of stars named after it...
Lakewood, Colorado, United States
National Science Foundation Ice Core Facility
The main repository of ice cores in the United States, the lab holds over 17,000 m of ice cores from Antarctica and Greenland for scientific research.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
Royal Commonwealth Pool
This public pool house, now a category-A listed building in Edinburgh, represented Scotland's attempt to become a world power following World War II.
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory
It's no surprise the Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory explores some of the most unanswered questions about our Universe.
Porto Alegre, Brazil
Palácio do Comércio
Palácio do Comércio is not just a source of “architectural pride”, but a historical city-wide landmark.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Old Waverley Hotel
The Old Waverley Hotel is a former temperance hotel located in Edinburgh's famed Princes Street.
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.
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.
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Anatomical Museum
A new meaning behind a body being "snatched."
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South Tyrol, Italy
Alpe di Siusi
The Alpe di Siusi is the largest and highest alpine plateau in Europe.
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Cape Spear Lighthouse
It was a foggy morning on the easternmost point of North America. The route to the wharf was primed for celebration — but disaster was about to strike.
Val di Funes, South Tyrol, Italy
San Giovanni Church
This church is known for its quiet beauty and remote location, while its patron saint is known for keeping quiet.
St Andrews, Scotland
Old Course
The oldest golf course in the world was almost dumped for archery.
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Simsbury, Connecticut, United States
Heublein Tower
Overlooking Hartford, this Bavarian-style tower fulfilled a promise made by young lovers.
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Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo Taxi
Tokyo's taxi cabs still have a unique feature installed to impress foreigners who visited the city for the 1964 Olympics.
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Columbus, Ohio, United States
Drexel Theatre
This theater has made a name for itself playing movies that won't get played anywhere else, and even teamed up with a local brewery for a Wes Anderson themed beer.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Historic Elitch Garden Theater
Step into this historic palace for the arts and discover a success story for the ages, starring one of the most incredible women in American history.
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Pierce County, Washington, United States
Mt. Rainier National Park
With a glacier-lined, active volcano as its centerpiece, it’s no surprise that this gem of a national park has a long history of daring adventure.
Rochester, New York, United States
Kodak Tower
This photogenic tower is the headquarters of one of the world's most famous camera brands, and fought to continue to be Rochester's tallest tower.
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Stevenson, Washington, United States
Stevenson Landing
This remote landing finds itself in a triangle of volcanic activity.
Bronx, New York, United States
Hughes Hall, Fordham University
This French Gotchic hall serves many students, and also was a filming location of The Exorcist.
Bryson City, North Carolina, United States
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
This train offers scenic vistas, comfortable dining--and even a ride to the North Pole!
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Graduate Hotel Providence
While Jazz Age socialites flocked to this iconic hotel--some guests couldn't wait to fly away!
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