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Lamoine, Maine, United States

Lamoine State Park

Founded in the 1950's, this Maine state park was once a coaling station for the United States Navy, fueling warships before setting sail for the Atlantic.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

George’s Dock Ventilation Station

This 1930s ventilation station, one of several for England's Queensway Tunnel, has been dispersing air in iconic art deco style since 1934.

Old Westbury, New York, United States

Old Westbury Gardens

This English-style manor in New York was the set of several famous American films.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Havergal College

This pool exists within a private Canadian high school for girls that divides its students into different houses, much like the mythical school of Hogwarts.

London, United Kingdom

London Transport Museum

Exploring the history of urban transport from 1800 on, this transportation museum in London features over half a million items, including this restored tube carriage from 1938.

London, United Kingdom

Paddington Station

This London Underground terminus station was the inspiration for a book about a fictional bear, and also is the location of the last railway band in England.

Oliwa, Poland

Abbot’s Palace

Cistercian monks once lived in this modern art museum, originally built in the 15th century.

Tokyo, Japan

Citizen Watch Co.

The joint product of Swiss and Japanese watchmakers, this watch company employs master craftsmen to build their most high-end timepieces in-house by hand.

Hagen, Germany

Haus Harkorten

This rococo-style estate, built in 1756, once housed the Harkort family dynasty in southeastern Germany, but today remains vacant and neglected.

Marrakech, Morocco

Riad Yasmine

This particular patio seems plucked from the past - primarily thanks to the ancient Moroccan architectural techniques implemented in its design.

Radebeul, Germany

Schloss Wackerbarth

This Baroque castle, situated in the German countryside is surrounded by vineyards and is known as a temple to celebrate the zest for life and wine.

Margate, United Kingdom

Walpole Bay Hotel

This family-owned hotel in England doubles as a museum, showcasing objects collected from visitors and owners alike throughout its century-long history.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Art Institute of Chicago

This art museum, originally intended for the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, stands today as one of the leading fine arts institutions in the U.S.

Gdansk, Poland

Nowy Port

This lighthouse in Gdansk, Poland stood witness to the first battle of World War II.

Saxony, Germany

Little Pheasant Castle

This exotic castle, the smallest and last of its kind in Saxon, Germany, was dubbed "Paradise in a Nutshell".

Serampore, India

Denmark Tavern

Established when there were European colony outposts in India, this 200+ year old tavern has been carefully restored.

Eureka, California, United States

Carson Mansion

This mansion has been converted into a supper club, and is one of the most photographed locations in California.

Udaipur, India

The Trident

This Indian hotel has a 150-year-old wildlife conservatory on the premises that is home to wild boar and spotted deer.

Lisbon, Portugal

Central Penitentiary

This Portuguese penitentiary stands as an example of the country's inspired roots of European and Middle Eastern architectural design.

Tobermory, Ontario, Canada

Bruce Trail

Stretching over 550 miles (890km), the length of the Niagra Escarpment, this hiking trail is longest and oldest marked trail in Canada.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Police Box

This police box is the last in existence of what was once a common fixture in England.

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

The Ghan

This train expedition through the Australian outback follows a route carved out by camels.

Milan, Italy

Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci

Dedicated to the Italian painter and scientist Leonardo de Vinci, this museum is the largest science and technology museum in Italy and features the Elea 9003 mainframe computer.

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Belgrade, Serbia

Hotel Moskva

This Serbian hotel was opened in 1908 by King Peter I to welcome the world's cultural elite. Curiously, no guests can stay in Room 13 as it doesn't exist.

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Sigtuna, Sweden

Bokkiosk

Smallest library, biggest heart: Sweden's phone booth turned literary haven.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Rittenhouse Square

Historic neighborhood in Philadelphia with one of five parks planned by William Penn.

Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada

House of Falconer

This unique cottage has housed artists of various stripes for more than 150 years.

Mackinac County, Michigan, United States

Bois Blanc Island

These mailboxes are situated on a small island in Lake Huron, Michigan that is home to only 50 people.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Lake Hefner Lighthouse

This lighthouse is a rare sight; it sits on the edge of a manmade lake in Oklahoma City, a landlocked state.

Oracle, Arizona, United States

Chalet Village Motel

This whimsical row of A-frame houses in Oregon provides refuge for travelers on the Arizona Trail.

London, United Kingdom

Notting Hill

Now affluent, Notting Hill and its distinctive aesthetic used to be home to a humble brickworks and pig yards.

Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy

Rifugio Locanda Ospitale

This Italian hotel is one of the oldest in Europe. It sits on top of an equally historic 13th century church, only accessible by lock and key from the hotel's front desk.

Mystic, Connecticut, United States

Thomas Oyster House

One of the few northern oyster houses still in existence, this building was built in 1874 by early oyster farmer Thomas Thomas. Yes, you read that right.

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Wanaka, New Zealand

Mount Aspiring National Park

Mount Aspiring, the mountain that gives this park its name, towers majestically over the area.

Pretoria, South Africa

Rovos Rail

A family owned company running its "train-hotel" throughout Southern Africa.