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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.

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

A dog named Friday.

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.

Lake Como, Italy

Grand Hotel Tremezzo

This hotel is so steeped in romance, there are love letters literally embedded into its walls.

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.

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.

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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, United States

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.

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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.

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".

AWA visted here

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 Neuk​ö​lln

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, United States

Bel Harbour Pool

Take in a dip in the former celery capital of the USA.

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, United States

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.

Sydney, Victoria, Australia

Lake Wendouree

Colorful boat houses dot this man-made lake that was once a swamp in Victoria, Australia.

London, United Kingdom

Osterley Park

An 18th century remodel turned this 16th century London manor house into a unique and unusual work of art.

Surakarta City, Central Java, Indonesia

Surakarta Hadiningrat Royal Palace

Built in 1744, this ornate palace in Central Java, Indonesia is believed to be guarded by magical powers (in addition to the human guards).

Warsaw, Poland

Palace of Culture and Science

As notable high-rise in Warsaw this building stands at 237 meters high, making it the tallest building in Poland.

Bay Lake, Florida, United States

Walt Disney World

This unassuming, vintage snack corner resides in one of the most iconic theme parks in the world attracting over 60 million guests annually.

Edinburgh, Scotland

Glenogle Baths

This public pool in Edinburgh, Scotland was opened to promote good hygiene, but survived as a century-old testament to Victorian style.