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Museum District, Singapore
Rendezvous Hotel
A beloved hotel built on one of Singapore's most popular rendezvous spots, the historic Hock Lock Lee Restaurant.
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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, USA
Dublin Bottling Works
Established in 1891, this bottling factory in Texas was the first facility to produce Dr. Pepper.
Mason, Texas, USA
Odeon Theater
Opened in 1928, the Odeon is the longest continually operating movie theater in west Texas.
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.
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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, USA
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, USA
Eastern Columbia Building
Built in 1930, this former department store headquarters is considered the finest type of Art Deco architecture in Los Angeles.
Kemi, Finland
Icebreaker Sampo
During its operation, Sampo cleared ice in the Gulf of Bothnia, the northernmost part of the Baltic Sea.
Kerhonkson, New York, USA
The Starlite Motel
This sixties style boutique motel from the Catskills of New York outfits each room with custom organic bath products and local artwork in a Miami art deco atmosphere.
Toledo, Spain
Antiguedades Linares
This antique shop in Toledo, Spain has been in operation for over a century, making it the oldest antique enterprise in the country.
Banff, Alberta, Canada
Banff Springs Hotel
This hotel with indoor pool was built in support of Canadian rail traffic which exploded in the late 19th century across the country.
Paris, France
Volontaires
This Pairs Metro station is named after Volunteers Street, created in the 19th century by a group of volunteer residents who transformed a cul-de-sac into a street alley.
Budapest, Hungary
Gellert Thermal Baths
Built between 1912 and 1918 in the Art Nouveau style, this bath complex is part of the famous Hotel Gellert in Budapest and is considered the "Palace of Baths".
Wroclaw, Poland
Wroclawskie Centrum Spa
The design of this 19th century recreational center in Poland was selected from 44 submissions during an architectural competition.
Berlin, Germany
Stadtbad Neukölln
Built in 1914, this bath was one of the largest in Europe and during its heyday hosted up to 10,000 visitors per day.
Bristol, United Kingdom
Bristol South Baths
This classical swimming pool in Bristol, U.K. was built as a part of a campaign to ensure the local population had access to bathing facilities.
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Bel Harbour Pool
Built in 1967, this pool deck sits on the top floor of a 30-story high rise overlooking Lake Michigan.
Kent, United Kingdom
Leeds Castle
The library in this castle in Kent, England, which has been home to royalty since the 13th century, served as a field hospital in World War II.
Bregenz, Austria
Festspielhaus Bregen
This massive event center in Bregenz, Austria can host hundreds of thousands of spectators annually.
Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Fargo Theatre
This Art Deco icon of downtown Fargo, North Dakota opened in 1926.
Dublin, Ireland
The Hugh Lane
The gallery’s interior once held the first public collection of impressionist paintings in the UK while its entrance tells the story of Georgian architecture.
Berlin, Germany
Neues Off Cinema
Don't judge a book by its cover, or in this case, a building by its facade. This graffiti-tagged theater houses a classic 193-seat screening room and a 50's-style foyer.
Sydney, Victoria, Australia
Lake Wendouree
Colorful boat houses dot this man-made lake that was once a swamp in Victoria, Australia.
Montreux, Switzerland
Golden Pass Railway
This tourist-orientated train route in the Swiss Alps operates on one of the oldest electric railways in Switzerland.
London, United Kingdom
Osterley Park
An 18th century remodel turned this 16th century London manor house into a unique and unusual work of art.