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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.

Los Angeles, California, United States

The Gaylord Apartments & HMS Bounty

The co-op where Nixon kept a sixth-floor apartment and movie stars froze their own ice cubes.

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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.

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.

Menorca, Spain

Norwegian Pearl

This cruise ship has been hosting rock-themed cruises since 2012.

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".