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Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Cleveland Institute of Music
Like the best compositions, this conservatory's story began with the humility of a single note, then built and built until something truly beautiful was born…
Turquoise
Ahhh... Take a dip in this refreshing collection dominated by aquatic tones of turquoise and teal.
Milton, Delaware, United States
King’s Ice Cream
An ice cream shop that serves up the royal treatment.
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Luna Park
Some called it “heaven at the end of a subway ride,” others “electric Eden” ... but everyone knew it as Coney Island.
Tuscany, Italy
Versilia
During Roman times, Versilia was not an area where the Emperor was known to roam. A few centuries later, the Tuscans had a holiday hotspot on their hands.
Ocean Grove, New Jersey, United States
59’ Nash Metropolitan
Before the tiny Smart Cars, there was the Nash Metropolitan.
Bonavista, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Linthorne Loft
The Linthorne Loft was the first residence in Bonavista to include a general store on the first floor.
Banda Aceh, Indonesia
Baiturrahman Grand Mosque
Completed in 1881, this mosque served as refuge during the 2004 earthquake and tsunami.
Seville, Spain
Royal Alcazar of Seville
This "Chameleon" palace is the oldest royal residence still in use in Europe.
Angoulême, France
Lycée de l’Image et du Son d’Angoulême (LISA)
Now known as the Ville de l’Image, or City of the Image, it is home to a high school that specializes in visual and audiovisual communication.
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Victoria Park Tennis Centre
An oasis of calm in the midst of Hong Kong’s frenetic Causeway Bay neighborhood.
Tel Aviv, Israel
Snunits
These swallows set sail from the storied harbor of the ancient city of Jaffa, from which Tel Aviv has grown.
London, United Kingdom
Launderettes
The future of the British launderette is secure, due to a renewed passion for comforters—which simply don’t fit in domestic machines.
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Herat, Afghanistan
Great Mosque of Herat
Both mosque and nation make evident Afghans’ resilience and determination to overcome challenges and rise again.
London, United Kingdom
Vickers Viscount
A turboprop airliner designed by Sir George Edwards, who oversaw the development of the supersonic 'Concorde'.
Thermopolis, Wyoming, United States
Hot Springs State Park
Wyoming's biggest hot spring has been enjoyed for over thousands of years.
Santa Barbara, California, United States
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
This resort is owned by none other than Ty Warner, the creator of Beanie Babies.
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Midtown Bowl
Not many can claim the title of "accidental bowling alley owners", but Aaron Goldman and Tim Schrager are among the rarified few.
Museum District, Singapore
Rendezvous Hotel
A beloved hotel built on one of Singapore's most popular rendezvous spots, the historic Hock Lock Lee Restaurant.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Orpheum Theater
The Orpheum Theater was the last theater added to the popular Orpheum vaudeville circuit.
Marrakesh, Morocco
Bahia Palace
The Grand Courtyard, now spare and empty, were not the type of galleries where fine art is on display, unless you considered that fine art on display to be a harem of concubines.
South Island, New Zealand
Lake Tekapo
During the summer, the waters of New Zealand’s Lake Tekapo turn a magical shade of blue thanks to fine particles of rock deposited from surrounding glaciers, which reflect the sun and lend the lake its glowing, almost neon, hue.
Berlin, Germany
Alexanderplatz Station
The meeting point for the crucial peaceful demonstration for political reforms against the government of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) that eventually led to tearing down the Berlin Wall.
Rajasthan, India
Rani Sati Temple
The Rani Sati Temple is dedicated to a historic figure who performed the Hindu practice of sati, or a widow's self-immolation on her deceased husband's funeral pyre.
Wilbur-by-the-Sea, Florida, United States
House on S Atlantic Avenue
This community on the Florida coast is one of only two in its county to not have any condos or hotels.
Toronto, Canada
Grand Hotel
Although it seems naturally lit, the swimming pool in Toronto's Grand Hotel is actually located in the basement.
Dublin, Texas, United States
Dublin Bottling Works
Established in 1891, this bottling factory in Texas was the first facility to produce Dr. Pepper.
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.
Normandy, France
Deauville
High society and horse culture meet in this exclusive French seaside region.
Phuket, Thailand
Phuket Beaches
Phuket was once on the major trading routes between India and China and is now a popular tourist renowned for its plethora of beautiful islands and beaches.
Wicklow, Ireland
Marine House
Built in 1842, the Marine House has served many functions including a hotel, army barracks, factory, orphanage, private home, and now is an educational institution.
Camacari, Brazil
Apcef Bahia
The Apcef Bahia is a non-profit sports and leisure organization that serves employees from Caixa Econômica Federal da Bahia, or the Federal Savings Bank of Bahia.
Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Registan
This public square of the ancient city of Samarkand is surrounded by three madrasas.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Philadelphia Museum of Art
The iconic steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art were designed by prominent African American architect Julian T. Abele in 1914.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Eastern Columbia Building
Built in 1930, this former department store headquarters is considered the finest type of Art Deco architecture in Los Angeles.