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Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Registan
This public square of the ancient city of Samarkand is surrounded by three madrasas.
Green
Lush natural scenery, fields of clover, sporting pitches, and brilliant emeralds - all green. Dive in to a collection filled with green goodness.
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.
Catskill, New York, United States
Green Lake Resort
Established in the 1890s as a boarding house, the Green Lake Resort has evolved into a sprawling property with lodging, a banquet hall, and pool.
Murrieta, California, United States
Rhoads Little Free Library
The Little Free Library program started as a memorial to the founder's mother and has since become a global phenomenon that promotes free sharing of literature.
Rocha, Uruguay
Cabo Polonio
Without standard utilities or road access, this Uruguayan residence is to be found in a remote and charming coastal community.
Oranienbaum-Worlitz, Germany
Gothic House
Originally Located in Germany's Garden Realm, the Gothic House was originally built as a gardener's apartment and was transformed into a private residence for Prince Leopold III.
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Vienna, Austria
Stephansdom
Although construction of this cathedral started in 1137, St. Stephen's as we know it today wasn't completed for over 800 years.
Ely, United Kingdom
31 Waterside
Once a pub, now a private residence, this building is believed to be a location frequented by the famous English general Oliver Cromwell.
Rosendale, New York, United States
Snyder Estate Natural Cement Historic District
This estate is the home of the famous Rosendale cement used in the construction of iconic U.S. monuments and landmarks.
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Bristol, United Kingdom
Bristol Lido
Known as the oldest heated pool in the United Kingdom, these public baths were almost demolished to make room for new apartments until local residents petitioned to save their beloved historical landmark.
Teton Village, Wyoming, United States
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Skiers have been enjoying the Grand Tetons since the early 1900s, but the mountains have drawn adventurers for centuries.
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Dublin, Ireland
Iarnrod Eireann
Consisting of 547 train carriages, this railway serves 48 million people each year.
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Chicago, Illinois, United States
Avondale Bowl
Original pin setters, wood lanes, and paper score cards give this restored bowling alley an authentically retro feel.
Vienna, Austria
Palmenhaus Schonbrunn
This Victorian-era palm house is home to over 4,500 plant species cultivated from all over the world.
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Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, United States
Faro Los Morillos
The Los Morillos Light in Puerto Rico is surrounded by salt-rich coves, where salt mining has been an important industry for centuries.
Bangkok, Thailand
Saranrom Palace
This former palace has been the seat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 1932 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Siglufjordur, Iceland
Herring Era Museum
This museum commemorates the rise and fall of the herring industry that transformed Iceland.
Wengen, Switzerland
Wengernalp Railway
Connecting villages along the Bernese Alps, the Wengernalp Railway is the longest cog railway in the world.
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Hillsborough, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Hillsborough Castle
Once a family-owned estate, this country house is now the official Northern Ireland residence of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Moscow, Russia
GUM Department Store
Historically a center of commerce in former Soviet Union, this shopping destination was restored back to its original 20th century design after two attempts at demolition.
Munich, Germany
Olympiastadion
This German stadium was constructed for the 1976 Olympics in Munich, dubbed "The Cheerful Games".
Husavik, Iceland
Húsavík Church
This historic church is the most famous landmark in the small, northern town of Húsavík.
Udaipur City, Rajasthan, India
Lake Pichola
This artificial freshwater lake is the main attraction in Udaipur, India. Tourists can visit the lake's four islands, each with their own palaces from the Mewar dynasty.
Berlin, Germany
Neues Off Cinema
Don't judge a book by its cover, or in this case, a building by its facade. This graffiti-tagged theater houses a classic 193-seat screening room and a 50's-style foyer.
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Choi Hung Estate
Attracting thousands of tourists, photographers, and architecture enthusiasts each year, this basketball court in Hong Kong is a world-famous attraction in itself.
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Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Philbrook Museum
Built as a place where his two kids could entertain friends, oilman Waite Phillips donated this villa as a public art museum only 11 years after moving in.
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Oakville Lawn Bowling Club
This bowling club hosts a strategic game dating back to the 13th century informally called "curling on grass."
Auronzo di Cadore, Italy
Cappella degli Alpini
This small chapel in the Alps marks the starting point for a moderate-level hike through rocky terrain, dense forests, and an old World War II tunnel.