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Berlin, Germany

Kurfurstenstrasse Station

This U-Bahn station felt firsthand the impact of Germany's post-World War II divide. Located in one of the boroughs separated by the Berlin Wall, it was closed until 1989.

Berlin, Germany

Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Sportpark

German sports stadium that was renamed to honor a man known in Germany as the father of gymnastics.

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Da Nang City, Vietnam

Da Nang Cathedral

This award-winning cathedral is the only of its kind in Da Nang City, serving a community of over 4,000 parishioners with multi-lingual masses.

Kyiv, Ukraine

Marshrutka

Popular in Russia and Ukraine, these minibuses began as a luxury transport service giving tourists the experience of riding in cars reserved for Soviet officials.

Budapest, Hungary

Petőfi Literary Museum

Named after Hungary's national poet, this museum aims to collect and preserve records of Hungarian literature.

Budapest, Hungary

Budapest HEV

The local railway in Budapest, Hungary began as a horse-drawn tramway. The rich used personal carriages while others took the public horse-bus.

Milan, Italy

Milano Ristorazione

Located in a historic trading neighborhood of Milan, Italy this municipal catering company was once a fish market. It now prepares meals for Milanese school children.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Bob Baker Marionette Theater

A look at the entry for the longest-running children's theater company in Los Angeles, founded by famous puppeteer, Bob Baker.

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Marfa, Texas, United States

Marfa Central Fire Station

This fire station in Marfa, Texas is facing extinction. Not only have records of its establishment been lost, but its modern-day budgets are dwindling.

Lyon, France

Les Puces du Canal

Les Puces du Canal is France's second largest flea market, hosting more than a half a million visitors a year.

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Surrey, United Kingdom

Invicta S-Type

This sports car introduced the low-slung chassis and unprecedented durability to the automobile industry.

Yakima, Washington, United States

1956 Chevrolet Handyman Wagon 210

During its first two years, this car was the best-selling Chevy model and continues to have high appeal among collectors.

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Lisbon, Portugal

Palacio Foz

This extravagant pink palace was once occupied by the Marquee of Foz and is now open for guided tours.

Mirny, Russia

Echo of Moscow

This Russian radio station is famously known for speaking out against the State Committee during the 1991 Soviet coup d'etat attempt.

Tokyo, Japan

Yama No Yu Sento

This Japanese onsen features a traditional bathhouse painting by artist Kiyoto Maruyama.

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Pavia, Italy

Santa Maria del Carmine

Construction of this Italian church lasted nearly 100 years.

Entre Rios, Argentina

Palacio San Jose

Declared a National Monument within Argentina in 1935, this palace was the personal residence of Justo Jose de Urquiza.

Irkutsk, Russia

Church of Our Lady of the Assumption

This remote Catholic church was built by the Polish community in Siberia, Russia.

Oliwa, Poland

Abbot’s Palace

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

Saint Petersburg, Russia

Chesme Church

Commissioned under Catherine the Great, this unique church feels more like a Gothic fairy tale castle.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Tan Dinh Church

Considered one of the most beautifully architected churches in Ho Chi Minh City, this church is styled in a combination of Gothic, Roman, and Baroque design.