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Halle, Germany

Stadtbad Halle

Opened in 1916, this German pool was considered one of the largest and most modern of its time.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Park Gables

This Tudor Revival co-op, one of Chicago's first, contains a hidden Moroccan-style pool. It also housed a small zoo featuring common farm animals.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Central Naval Hospital

One of the best-known examples of brutalist architecture in Argentina.

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Berlin, Germany

Spandu Citadel

This viewfinder is found on a German fortress that is one of the best-preserved Renaissance military structures of Europe.

Jakarta, Indonesia

Jakarta MRT

Known locally as "Ratangga", or war chariot, this is the first subway system in Jakarta.

Berlin, Germany

St. Augustinus

This late Expressionist-style church found in Berlin, Germany changed public notions about what a church must look like.

Utrecht, Netherlands

Spoorwegmuseum

Visitors can learn how trains changed the world at this transportation museum located within an old Dutch train station.

Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Byron Bay Lighthouse

At the easternmost point of the Australia's mainland, this viewfinder might help a visitor spot a whale.

Ithaca, New York, United States

Johnson Museum

Famed architect, I.M. Pei, designed this art museum on the main campus of Cornell University.

Berlin, Germany

Autobahnuberbauung Schlangenbader Strasse

This apartment complex may have been Berlin mayor Richard von Weizsäcker's favorite, but it is an award-winning historical site sitting on top of the Autobahn.

Budapest, Hungary

Szechenyi Baths

These baths are part of Hungary's largest thermal pool complex with 15 spring-fed pools.

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New York, New York, United States

Glaser’s Bake Shop

Home of the original 'Black-and-White Cookie', this 100-year-old bakery was a beloved staple in New York City, now closed.

Bishan, Singapore

Bishan Stadium

The professional football pitch in the Singaporean city of Bishan is open to the public when it is not being used for any exclusive sporting events.

Mackinac Island, Michigan, United States

The Woods

Located on the charming Island of Mackinac, this restaurant is home to the oldest operating Duckpin bowling lane in the United States.

Edinburgh, Scotland

Warrender Baths

This pool's modern aqua tones were adopted in 1904, and is the home base to where Scottish Olympic medalists are known to swim and train.

Alupka, Crimea, Ukraine

Vorontsov Palace

Winston Churchill once stayed in this Ukrainian palace. He was so enamored by the decor that he asked Stalin if he could take a piece home, to which Stalin said no.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Havergal College

This pool exists within a private Canadian high school for girls that divides its students into different houses, much like the mythical school of Hogwarts.

Tokyo, Japan

Yama No Yu Sento

This Japanese onsen features a traditional bathhouse painting by artist Kiyoto Maruyama.

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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.

Asturias, Spain

Ermita de la Regalina

With one of the best views of the Asturian coast, a pilgrimage is held annually at this chapel to remember those who escaped the Moors in 1931 via the Northern Way.

Berlin, Germany

Stadtbad Charlottenburg

Designed by a neighborhood architect in 1898, this Art Nouveau public pool is the oldest in Berlin.

Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States

Asbury Park Convention Hall

Designed by the architects of Grand Central Terminal, this National Historic Place is still in use.

St. Petersburg, Russia

St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral

This huge and elaborate cathedral is closely associated with both the Russian navy and royalty.

Arcadia, California, United States

Santa Anita Park

These seats belong to a Californian horse racing track that is considered to be one of the most beautiful in the world.

Marrakech, Morocco

Amanjena

A place of luxury and relaxation, this Moorish style hotel is truly an oasis within the Sahara Desert.

Marrakesh, Morocco

La Mamounia

This Moroccan hotel is not just a crown jewel of its country, but of the entire world of hospitality. Winston Churchill called it "the most lovely spot in the whole world."

Marrakech, Morocco

Riad Yasmine

This particular patio seems plucked from the past - primarily thanks to the ancient Moroccan architectural techniques implemented in its design.

Stockholm, Sweden

Gröna Lund

This 1997 wave swinger resides in Sweden's oldest amusement park which hosted concerts by Bob Marley, setting the record for park capacity.

Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States

The Greenbrier

In the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia is “America’s Resort” with the lavish interior designs of infamous Dorothy Draper, while also holding an underground secret that may have ties to the U.S. government.

Seville, Spain

Plaza de Espana

This stunning Spanish plaza was designed to astonish visitors during the Ibero-American exposition of 1929.

Helsinki, Finland

Arla Building

This historic Art Nouveau building in Helsinki has been a resource for the visually impaired for over a century.

Dublin, Ireland

Dublin City Gallery

Behind the blue doors of a grand 18th century mansion visitors will find an Irish art museum with a renowned collection of French paintings.

Transylvania, Romania

Apafi Manor

This 15th century manor house in Transylvania, Romania has been fully restored and now rents guest rooms.

Kuwana, Japan

Nagashima Spa Land

Home of the Steel Dragon 2000, this Japanese amusement park is billed as "the best amusement park for roller coasters" and also contains a water park with natural hot springs.

Marrakesh, Morocco

Ben Youssef Madrasa

This ornate Islamic college was built in 1565, and is now a popular tourist destination.