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Paris, France

Brochant Station

This Paris metro station is named after the mineralogist and geologist responsible for the preparation of the first geological map of France.

Zanesville, Ohio, United States

Tom’s Ice Cream Bowl

This small Ohio scoop shop was named the top spot in the USA for homemade ice cream by newspaper, USA Today.

Adirondack Park, New York, United States

Adirondack Park

Nearly destroyed by the logging industry, this mountainous region of New York state is now a thriving recreation area.

Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States

Lycoming Rubber Co.

Now a complex of artist's studios and shops, this former rubber factory was also once the world's largest pajama factory.

Mumbai, India

Yazdani Bakery

Family owned and continuously operated since the 1950s, this bakery serves mouth-watering traditional treats.

Sandavagur, Faroe Islands

Sandavágur Church

Known for its distinctive red roof, this church on the Faroe Islands is home to a rune-stone that tells the story of Sandavágur's first Viking settler.

Riga, Latvia

Rigas Sporta Maneza

This mid-century sports hall in Latvia was once the most modern athletic venue in the country.

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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Brooklyn, New York, United States

RMS Queen Mary 2

This luxury British cruise liner features the first planetarium at sea.

Karlsruhe, Germany

Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof

This rail station is major hub for Germany's rail network and has been in operation since 1913.

Cologne, Germany

Kolnisches Stadtmuseum

Housed in a historic arsenal, this museum presents the history of Cologne from the Middle Ages to present day.

Ulfljotsvatn, Iceland

Úlfljótsvatn Church

This Icelandic church is notable for its proportionally large steeple.

Lokken, Denmark

Løkken Strand

Ideal topography has assisted this Danish town in various industries, from shipping to fishing to tourism.

Stockholm, Sweden

X2 Train

When opened in 1990, a ticket on this first-class Swedish train included free use of the fax machine.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Arsenal Bowl

This vintage bowling alley in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania takes its name from the main supplier of munitions during the American Civil War.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Victoria Baths

In its heyday, this pool was popular in all seasons as it converted in winter to a dance floor and bowling alley.

Tangier, Morocco

Cinematheque de Tangier

This independent Moroccan theater is dedicated to film culture and housed in a slightly crumbly 1930s cinema.

Lege-Cap Ferret, France

Chapelle de l’Herbe

Funded by business ventures in North Africa, Leon Lesca had this chapel built in 1865 to match his Moorish villa.

Toyama, Japan

Toyama Chihou Railway

These retro train cars were bought with an intention to lower spending costs for the Toyama Chihō Railway, however they ended up drawing more visitors for their aesthetic appeal.

Yosemite Valley, California, United States

Yosemite Valley Chapel

This interdenominational chapel is the oldest structure in the Yosemite Valley and has been a sought after destination for weddings since 1884.

Lugano, Switzerland

Lake Lugano Navigation Company

Passengers glide along a glacial lake on the border of Switzerland and Italy in a steamboat from the 1920s.

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London, United Kingdom

The Tomb of The Unknown Warrior

This ornate memorial in Westminster Abbey, London marks the grave site of an unknown infantryman killed in World War I.

York, United Kingdom

National Railway Museum

This railway museum in York, U.K. displays hundreds of locomotives from every era of British public transportation.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Campo Argentino del Polo

This stadium hosts the largest international polo tournament in the world. The Argentinian Army rents it out to the Argentine Polo Association for use in matches.

Denali National Park, Alaska, United States

K2 Aviation

Fly high over Denali with this air taxi service in the heart of Alaska.

Munich, Germany

Cuvillies Theatre

This lavish theatre in Munich, Germany resembles a venue that was once exclusively reserved for nobility.

Raetihi, New Zealand

Rātana Church

The colors of the star honor the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, with purple representing ngā Anahera Pono (the faithful angels).

Locarno, Switzerland

Swiss Federal Railways

This fully electric Swiss railway, the largest is the country, has provided city and regional service since 1901.

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Catalonia, Spain

Lada Niva

Designed for tough, rural terrain, the Lada pictured here is on the most dangerous road in Spain.

Brocken, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Harz Railway

This railway is Europe's longest railway network, and it runs through idyllic German landscapes.

St. Petersburg, Russia

Moika Palace

Famous as the site of the assassination of Grigory Rasputin, this Russian palace is one of few aristocratic homes in St. Petersburg to have retained much of its interior decor.

Norfolk, United Kingdom

Sheringham Railway Station

Fire buckets like these were installed along the "Poppy Line" in the late 1800s in England as a common solution for low-tech firefighting.

Sofia, Bulgaria

Joliot-Curie Station

The construction of Sophia, Bulgaria's underground metro was delayed several times due to the unearthing of ancient artifacts and ruins.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Ganz Hall

Accidentally built as an afterthought, this hall is the product of famed designers and architects, including Frank Lloyd Wright, who worked as an apprentice.

Santiago, Chile

Teatro Municipal de Santiago

This theater is the oldest cultural center in Chile and still maintains an active repertoire.