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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.
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!
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.
Jackson Center, Ohio, United States
Airstream Trailer
The Airstream legacy lives on today in a number of ways, as Wally’s company continues innovating in his style, adding a range of enhanced models to the family.
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.
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!
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Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Biltmore Hotel
While Jazz Age socialites flocked to this iconic hotel--some guests couldn't wait to fly away!
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Dunedin, New Zealand
Chingford Stables
This 19th Century park building puts the "neigh" in neighborly.
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
James Blake House
Built in 1661 by - you guessed it - James Blake.
Girvan, Scotland
Hendrick’s Gin Palace
Step inside a mystical palace designed with an "unusual" botanical spirit in mind.
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Appin, Scotland
Castle Stalker
Before you know it, you’ve lost your clan’s castle in a drunken bet.
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Sao Paulo, Brazil
Martinelli Building
This sunset pink structure was the tallest in Latin America. And just kept growing.
Percé, Quebec, Canada
Bonaventure Island
This island is home to a large population--but it's not humans.
Vieira de Leiria, Portugal
Striped Bungalows
Open for the summer season, these stalls sell ice cream, beach toys, and the like, while blending seamlessly with the typical striped homes of the region.
Constanta, Romania
Maritime Station
A beautiful transfer station built in part to receive passengers from the Orient Express and usher them onto the ferry to Constantinople, now Istanbul.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Het Scheepvaartmuseum
Dating from 1656, the building is a wonder of the waters, planted on a man-made island that was created by sinking 1,800 piles of wood into the silty sea floor below.
Newport Beach, California, United States
Viewfinder
Several of these durable, weatherproof viewers garnish the piers of Balboa Peninsula and Newport Beach.
Prague, Czech Republic
Star Summer Palace
This star-shaped villa is located in the middle of a hunting preserve.
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Gartner Auditorium
A grand organ's renovated concert space is housed in an unexpected institution.
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Killyleagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Killyleagh Castle
Ireland’s oldest castle—and among the most ancient, still-inhabited castles in the world.
Dublin, Ireland
Boland Mills
This formidable factory building played a pivotal role in the Easter Rising of 1916.
Andros, Greece
Tourlitis Lighthouse
Greece's first automated lighthouse looks like it was carved out of a fantasy novel.
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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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.
Pittsburgh, Pennslyvania, United States
Phipps Conservatory
The Conservatory is considered one of the greenest facilities in the world.
Bruges, Belgium
Provinciaal Hof
Built in 1892, the Provinciaal Hof was formerly used for provincial government meetings in Bruges.
New York, New York, United States
New York Central No. 31 Pilot House
This Pilot House once sat atop New York City No. 31, a tugboat that guided cargo ships on the Hudson River.
Valsassina, Italy
Cazzaniga-Merlini Refuge
Perched high atop a rock spur, the Refuge keeps watch over the Orobie Alps and offers respite to mountaineers and hikers passing through.
Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto Imperial Palace
At the center of the city nested inside Kyoto Imperial Park was the former home of Japan’s Emperor where a distinctly involved enthronement ceremony takes place.