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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.

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Marrakesh, Morocco

Ben Youssef Madrasa

A maze of knowledge where claustrophobia was not taken into consideration

Paju, South Korea

Dora Observatory

This lookout point on South Korea's northern border provides some eerie views of North Korea.

Yerevan, Armenia

Blue Mosque

This mosque is the only active mosque in Armenia and is technically "owned" by Iran.

Valletta, Malta

Archbishop’s Palace

This palace was the residence of the Bishops of Malta for nearly 400 years.

Oceanside, California, United States

Robert’s Cottages

These quaint Californian cottages represent an important part of Oceanside's history.

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Rozelle Tram Depot

Originally a tram depot and operations center, the last tram was removed from the space in January 2015. Now, this historic building serves as a food and retail center.

Interlaken, Switzerland

Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel

Alpine hotel with rich history, including housing Switzerland's Commander-in-Chief during WWII.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

InterContinental Chicago

This hotel has one of the oldest and largest pools in the United States, showcasing classic architecture from the 1920s.

Repository of more than 200 years of city archives, Ontario, Canada

City of Toronto Archives

This archive in Toronto has been active since 1792. Over 1.2 million photographs are stored, including the first known photos of the city taken in 1856-1857.

Bangkok, Thailand

Baan Pra Nond

This 1930s Thai Colonial home used to house one of the Supreme Court Justices of Thailand, and is now a family-owned Bed & Breakfast with original portraits & furniture.

Budapest, Hungary

Corinthia Hotel Budapest

Once a hub for 19th century elite, this grand hotel in Budapest features both a bar and a grocery store in the basement.

Miami, Florida, United States

Miami Beach

Originally purchased for 75 cents an acre, Miami beach is now an international destination (and haven for Art Deco lovers).

Teignmouth, United Kingdom

Grand Pier

This Victorian-era English pier grew in size and popularity with the rise of coastal resorts.

Capri, Italy

Punta Carena Lighthouse

Active since 1867, this lighthouse on a rocky cliff on the Island of Capri, has a rotating signal that emits white light flashes every 3 seconds across 25 nautical miles.

Shimla, India

Wildflower Hall

This Indian hotel is the fourth structure to be built following catastrophic fires over the course of a century.

Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, United States

Gold Crest Motel

A series of cheerful 1950s motels dot a barrier island in New Jersey.

Senigallia, Italy

Hotel Nuovo Diana

This seaside solarium is situated on the roof of the Hotel Nuovo Diana in Senigallia, Italy's renowned "Velvet Beach".

Malmo, Sweden

Ribersborgsstranden

Rotting seaweed once characterized this now popular, and cleaned up promenade in Sweden.

Savannah, Georgia, United States

The Thunderbird Inn

Originally marketed with features such as "refrigerated rooms and drive-in parking", this roadside lodge in downtown Savannah, Georgia remains open and offers 42 retro decorated rooms.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Georgian Hotel

Catering to Los Angeles high society, this hotel was among the first skyscrapers to call Ocean Avenue home.

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Sellin, Germany

Diving Gondola

One of only four in the world, this German diving gondola takes visitors underwater for a unique perspective of the Baltic Sea.

Singapore, Singapore

Singapore Changi Airport

Though one of Asia's largest airports, this airport was built in a record-breaking 6 years

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Stavoren, Netherlands

Harbor Lights

Two Harbor Lights in the Netherlands use separate signaling colors: one red and white and the other green and white, according to its Lighthouse Authorities designation.

Lisbon, Portugal

Correios de Portugal

These multi-colored mailboxes are representative of the CTT, an institution with centuries-old origins.

Berlin, Germany

Hotel Adlon

When it opened in 1907 across from the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin was the "most modern" hotel in Germany.

Dudley, United Kingdom

Black Country Living Museum

An open-air museum serving as a living monument to the immense change brought to England by the coal and iron industry.

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Boca Raton Resort

The opulence of this beachfront palace wouldn’t be possible today without the untold history of a friendly invasion by the U.S. Army.

Montevideo, Uruguay

Palacio Santos

Built in 1855 as the official residence of the president of Uruguay, this palace featured underground tunnels that allowed for secret escapes.

Lebanon, Indiana, United States

Boone County Jail

Built in 1832 during the establishment of the county seat, this historic jail recently spent a little time as a restaurant.

Tierra del Fuego, Argentina

Southern Fuegian Railway

This Argentinian transportation service is known as the "Train of the End of the World".

Jaipur, India

Rambagh Palace

This Indian luxury hotel, known as the "Jewel of Jaipur," was once the royal residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur.

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