Bielsko-Biala, Poland
Hotel President
Originally named after an Austrian emperor, the Hotel President is one of the most recognizable buildings in Bielsko-Biala.
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Normandy, France
Deauville
High society and horse culture meet in this exclusive French seaside region.
Vienna, Austria
Burgtheater
Built in 1741, this theater premiered three Mozart operas and Beethoven's 1st symphony.
Odessa, Ukraine
Al Salam Mosque
The only monument to Islam in Odessa, the Al Salam Mosque and adjoining Arabian Culture Center are emblems of the long Muslim history of the Ukranian port city.
Prague, Czech Republic
Petřiny Station
Built to extend Line A, the Petřiny Station is the largest underground tunnel on the Prague Metro.
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
KiMo Theater
Designed in the Pueblo Deco style, the KiMo Theater was built to pay tribute to Native American tribes in New Mexico.
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
New Canal Light
The New Canal Light in New Orleans has been operated by a long series of lightkeepers, and notably, many were women.
Toronto, Canada
Leuty Lifeguard Station
Built in 1920, the Leuty Lifeguard Station found on Toronto’s waterfront beckons to a bygone era of beachgoing.
New York, New York, USA
George F. Baker Jr. House
This impressive house was completed in 1931, but the intended resident, George Baker Sr., passed away before ever stepping foot inside. At the time of his death, he was the third richest man in the U.S., behind Henry Ford and John D. Rockefeller.
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Repulse Bay
This crescent-shaped beach is located in one of Hong Kong's wealthiest areas.
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Theatro Municipal de São Paulo
Lauded for both its architecture and promotion of the arts, this theater is the largest and most influential in São Paulo.
Taranaki, New Zealand
Cape Egmont Lighthouse
Originally built in 1865, this lighthouse was dismantled and moved to Cape Egmont after it was mistaken for another lighthouse.
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Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA
Vineyard Cup Regatta
The annual Vineyard Cup Regatta takes place in the waters surrounding Martha's Vineyard each July and speaks to the island's proud sailing tradition.
Charleston, South Carolina, USA
The American Theater
The American theater opened in 1942 and was designed by architect August E. Constantine, a Greek immigrant who designed many of Charleston's buildings during the 40s and 50s.
Reykjavik, Iceland
The Culture House
The stately structure in the heart of Reykjavík, Iceland was initially commissioned to house the National Library and the National Archives.
Waikiki, Hawaii, USA
Hawaiian Lifeguard Association
In Hawaii, lifeguards are trained beyond USLA certification. On the island of Oahu guards watch the waves and those enjoying them from 41 towers and mobile patrols.
Isla de Tabarca, Spain
Isla de Tabarca
Once a refuge for pirates and shipwrecked sailors, this island in the Mediterranean is the smallest inhabited island in Spain.
Portland, Oregon, USA
Plato Apartments
On a tree-laden street in Northwest Portland, a bright white apartment building bearing French windows and red trim stands out among colorfully painted single-family homes and surrounding brick structures.
Yokohama, Japan
Port of Yokohama
Officially opened in 1859, the Port of Yokohama served as the catalyst for international trade between Japan and the United States throughout the 19th century.
Aranjuez, Spain
Casa del Labrador
Originally a private residence of Charles IV, King of Spain, the Casa del Labrador is now an art museum.
Worthing, United Kingdom
Worthing Pier
Built in 1862, Worthing Pier has remained a popular recreational attraction in Worthing England is now a popular spot on the annual Worthing Pride Parade.
Lake Vanern, Sweden
Hammarö Skage
Of the nearly thirty lighthouses on Lake Vänern, this lighthouse employs a residential design with a lake house-style structure as its base.
Limassol, Cyprus
Marios Tokas Municipal Garden Theatre
In 2017, this open air theaters was renamed for famed Cypriot music composer, Marios Tokas.
Athens, Ohio, USA
Athena Cinema
One of the oldest movie theaters in America, the Athena Cinema opened in 1915 and has been continuously showing films ever since.
Wildwood, New Jersey, USA
The A House
An enigmatic beach town structure, The A House served as the storage site for a local resident's bottle collection.
Derbyshire, United Kingdom
East Midlands Trains
Established in 2007, East Midlands Trains (EMT) provided train services to the East Midlands area of England for twelve years and are now known as East Midlands Railway.
Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Ferry
This ferry service was founded by circus impresario P.T. Barnum and his longtime friend Captain Charles E. Tooker.
Irvington, New York, USA
Villa Lewaro
Built in 1918, Villa Lewaro was owned by America's first self-made female millionaire, African-American beauty mogul Madame C.J. Walker.
Los Angeles, California, USA
Beverly Hills Hotel
Open since 1912, the Beverly Hills Hotel’s Crescent Wing and iconic logo were designed by renowned African American architect Paul Williams.
Chicago, Illinois, USA
First Church of Deliverance
Founded in 1939, the First Church of Deliverance occupies a unique Art Moderne building designed by African American architect Walter T. Bailey.
Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Kneller Athletic Center
This 25-yard competition-sized pool is found within the Kneller Athletic Center of Clark University. It is home to Clark's men's and women's swimming and diving teams.
Porto, Portugal
Farol de Felgueiras
Situated at the Mouth of the Douro River, this lighthouse welcomes ships to the ancient Portuguese city of Porto.
El Oro de Hidalgo, Mexico
Municipal Palace
Built in a former gold mining settlement, the Municipal Palace of El Oro de Hidalgo is distinguished for the English and French influences in its design.
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Hotel Buckminster
This historic Boston hotel played host to one of the biggest scandals in the history of American baseball.
Marbella, Spain
Puente Romano Marbella
Opened in 1979, this Tennis Club was once managed by tennis legend Bjorn Borg and is frequented by top players from around the world.