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Vik, Iceland
Reyniskirkja Church
Situated on a hill, the Reyniskirkja Church is estimated to be the only building that would survive the volcanic eruption of the nearby Katla volcano.
Green
Lush natural scenery, fields of clover, sporting pitches, and brilliant emeralds - all green. Dive in to a collection filled with green goodness.
Torquay, United Kingdom
MS Azura
The MS Azura's godmother is acclaimed British ballerina Darcey Bussell.
Tres Arroyos, Argentina
Club Huracán de Tres Arroyos
Club Huracan members nickname is "Hairy" after two-time Argentinian President Hipólito Yrigoyen.
London, United Kingdom
Annabel’s
Touted as the most famous nightclub in the world, Annabel's counts Mick Jagger, Jack Nicholson, and the Royal Family among its members.
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Tokyo, Japan
Japan Broadcasting Corporation
The business of broadcasting in Japan has early origins dating back to the 1920s.
Sognsvann Lake, Norway
Cross-Country Skiers
The Norwegian relationship to skiing runs deep: the first rock carving of a skier was created 4,500 years ago in Rødøy, Norway.
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North Hobart, Australia
North Hobart Post Office
The post office was unfortunately excluded from the pigeon post—a service once relied upon in more remote areas of Australia.
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Laurel, Maryland, United States
Laurel Tavern Donuts
"Buy 'em by the bag! COLD DRINKS - GOOD COFFEE." Will it be hamburgers or donuts? How 'bout both.
Georgetown, Colorado, United States
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
This Catholic parish was established as a result of one of America's biggest gold rushes.
Hamilton, New Jersey, United States
Domestic Arts Building
Now a part of the Grounds for Sculpture park, the Domestic Arts Building was one of the first exhibit halls at the New Jersey State Fair.
Catskills, New York, United States
Fire Observation Tower
Still standing today, stretching skyward to nearly fifty feet, and made of steel.
Austrian Alps, Austria
Grossglockner High Alpine Road
Winding through the Alps, the Grossglocker High Alpine Road is the highest surfaced mountain pass road in Austria.
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Kohtla-Järve, Estonia
Palace of Culture
The Palace of Culture is one of the most well-preserved examples of Stalinist architecture still remaining in Estonia.
Surabaya, Indonesia
Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium
Not only the capital of East Java province, but Surabaya is also the center and barometer of association football clubs in Indonesia.
Dublin, Texas, United States
Dublin Bottling Works
Established in 1891, this bottling factory in Texas was the first facility to produce Dr. Pepper.
Paris, France
La Maison Rose
This restaurant on Paris' famed Montmartre hill was once frequented by Picasso.
New York, New York, United States
George F. Baker Jr. House
This impressive house was completed in 1931, but the intended resident, George Baker Sr., passed away before ever stepping foot inside. At the time of his death, he was the third richest man in the U.S., behind Henry Ford and John D. Rockefeller.
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Aberdeen Pavilion
Originally used to host agricultural fairs, this exhibition hall earned the nickname the "Cattle Castle".
Odessa, Ukraine
Al Salam Mosque
The only monument to Islam in Odessa, the Al Salam Mosque and adjoining Arabian Culture Center are emblems of the long Muslim history of the Ukranian port city.
Malmo, Sweden
Ribersborgs Open-Air Bathhouse
Once a month this historic bathhouse hosts Queer Kallis, when it opens its facility exclusively to the LGBTQ community.
Graubunden, Switzerland
Rhaetian Railway
Established in 1888, the Rhaetian Railway is the largest private railway network in Switzerland and was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.
Phuket, Thailand
Phuket Beaches
“No more mafias will control the umbrella vendors!”
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St. Gilgen, Austria
Zwölferhorn Cable Car
The Zwölferhorn Cable Car is a two-cable gondola lift that transports passengers from St. Gilgen up to the Zwölferhorn mountain.
Athens, Ohio, United States
Athena Cinema
One of the oldest movie theaters in America, the Athena Cinema opened in 1915 and has been continuously showing films ever since.
Zaandam, Netherlands
Zaanse Schans
Built in 1961, Zaanse Schans is a neighborhood in the Netherlands that aims to capture Dutch life during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Fes, Morocco
Palais Royal
Built in 1276, the Palais Royal is the palace of the King of Morocco and visitors can gain access by invitation only.
Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Registan
This public square of the ancient city of Samarkand is surrounded by three madrasas.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Beverly Hills Hotel
Open since 1912, the Beverly Hills Hotel’s Crescent Wing and iconic logo were designed by renowned African American architect Paul Williams.
Cappadocia, Turkey
Turk Telekom
Established in 1994, this telecommunications service brought the first public telephone network to Turkey.
Green Lake, Wisconsin, United States
Chapel Car “Grace”
Fully furnished with pews and an altar, this train car served as a traveling chapel throughout the American West.
Elkhorn, Wisconsin, United States
Camp Wandawega
Started as a speakeay in Prohibition America, Camp Wandawega's storied history includes time as a tavern, brothel, and even a retirement home for priests.
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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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New York, New York, United States
Vesuvio Bakery
Reopened in 2020, this iconic 100-year old Italian bakery still trades beneath its original storefront and signage.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Bagsværd Church
Considered a masterpiece of contemporary church architecture, Denmark's Bagsvaerd Church is a Lutheran church known for its naturally illuminated interior.