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Recife, Brazil

Cine São Luiz

The Cine São Luiz is one of the only theaters in the world that has stained-glass windows.

Furka Pass, Switzerland

Hotel Belvédère

In its heyday, guest rooms overlooked icy stretches of the Rhône Glacier and a grotto carved into the blue-tinged ice.

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Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Yōrō Railway

Opened in 1913, the Yōrō Railway travels through Japan's landlocked Gifu Prefecture.

Val Veny, Italy

Rifugio Monte Bianco

Opened in 1953, the Rifugio Mont Bianco is a rest stop on the Tour du Mont Blanc.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Royal Concertgebouw

Built in 1886, the Royal Concertgebouw is heralded as on of the finest concert halls with world-renowned acoustics.

New York, New York, United States

New York Central No. 31 Pilot House

This Pilot House once sat atop New York City No. 31, a tugboat that guided cargo ships on the Hudson River.

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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Västerås, Sweden

Utter Inn

Originally an art installation conceived from the enigmatic architect Mikael Genberg, the living quarters of this petit Inn are in the middle of a lake and 3m under water.

Budapest, Hungary

Budapest Cogwheel Railway

One of the oldest tram lines in Budapest that can take you up slopes higher than the Eiffel Tower.

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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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Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto Imperial Palace

At the center of the city nested inside Kyoto Imperial Park was the former home of Japan’s Emperor where a distinctly involved enthronement ceremony takes place.

Marathon, Florida, United States

Faro Blanco Lighthouse

This lighthouse in the Florida Keys keeps has served as a residence and office as well as an unofficial private navigator for boats.

Tonopah, Nevada, United States

Tonopah Fire Station

The Tonopah Fire Station was created to protect a newly developed Nevada mining town in the early 1900s.

Ramsgate, United Kingdom

East Cliff Lift

This historic Lift brings local and national interest to Ramsgate as an example of the development of seaside resorts in the United Kingdom.

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Elliston

Located on the island of Newfoundland, the town of Elliston is known for its Atlantic Puffin population and as the Root Cellar Capital of the World.

Cornwall, United Kingdom

Mevagissey Aquarium

Nestled in 1 of 3 Charity Trust Ports in the U.K., this petit aquarium that once harbored Royal lifeboats, now educates the pubic on local marine life and restoring their historic harbour.

Ramberg, Lofoten Islands, Norway

Rorbu Cabin

These wooden fishing huts date back to the 12th century when Norway's medieval king built them for fishermen flocking to the Lofoten Islands.

Toronto, Canada

Leuty Lifeguard Station

Built in 1920, the Leuty Lifeguard Station found on Toronto’s waterfront beckons to a bygone era of beachgoing.

Mason, Texas, United States

Odeon Theater

Opened in 1928, the Odeon is the longest continually operating movie theater in west Texas - all thanks to the community that helped keep its streak alive.

Manningtree, United Kingdom

A House for Essex

Inspired by Russian Stave churches, this home is a collaboration between artist Grayson Perry and the design firm Fat Architecture.

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

New Canal Light

The New Canal Light in New Orleans has been operated by a long series of lightkeepers, and notably, many were women.

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

The American Theater

The American theater opened in 1942 and was designed by architect August E. Constantine, a Greek immigrant who designed many of Charleston's buildings during the 40s and 50s.

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.

Wildwood, New Jersey, United States

The A House

An enigmatic beach town structure, The A House served as the storage site for a local resident's bottle collection.

Lake Vanern, Sweden

Hammarö Skage

Of the nearly thirty lighthouses on Lake Vänern, this lighthouse employs a residential design with a lake house-style structure as its base.

New York, New York, United States

Roosevelt Island Tramway

The first aerial tramway in North America, this cable car transports passengers between Manhattan and Roosevelt Island.

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Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Huddersfield Tram Shelter

Built in 1896, this tram shelter underwent a major restoration in 2015 to restore it to its original Victorian design.

Versailles, France

Château de Versailles

Originally built as a hunting lodge, Versailles became the seat of power for the French monarchy until the French Revolution.

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.

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Kneller Athletic Center

This 25-yard competition-sized pool is found within the Kneller Athletic Center of Clark University. It is home to Clark's men's and women's swimming and diving teams.

Porto, Portugal

Farol de Felgueiras

Situated at the Mouth of the Douro River, this lighthouse welcomes ships to the ancient Portuguese city of Porto.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Unity Park

Once the Grand Palace of the Emperor Menelik II, Unity Park features a sculpture garden, zoo, and museum of Ethiopian history.

El Oro de Hidalgo, Mexico

Municipal Palace

Built in a former gold mining settlement, the Municipal Palace of El Oro de Hidalgo is distinguished for the English and French influences in its design.

Edinburgh, Scotland

The Scotsman Hotel

This Georgian-style theatre sits at the base of what once was the news hub of Scotland---and carrier pigeons.

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Reykjavik, Iceland

Icelandic Coast Guard Vessel Ooinn

The ICGV Ooinn, named after Norse mythology, once monitored the waters around Iceland for more than half a century.

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