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Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavík Old Harbour

For those desiring a close-up view, boat tours depart daily from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour.

Ramberg, Lofoten Islands, Norway

Rorbu Cabin

These wooden fishing huts date back to the 12th century when Norway's medieval king built them for fishermen flocking to the Lofoten Islands.

Knokke, Belgium

Albertstrand

This popular beach in Belgium is named after WW1 veteran and beloved Belgian monarch Albert I.

Tokyo, Japan

Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

This outdoor assembly and reconstruction of now 30 traditional buildings in Koganei Park are models of the Japanese experience since the Edo period that have been otherwise lost to natural disaster, warfare and city redevelopment.

Moscow, Russia

Stoleshnikov Lane

Before luxury shops lined Stoleshnikov Lane, the district was home to tablecloth makers for Russia's Royal Court.

Bronx, New York, United States

Hughes Hall, Fordham University

Hughes Hall became an iconic location in The Exorcist. Rumored to be haunted itself, the historic French Gothic building blends academic legacy with cinematic terror.

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Lewes, Delaware, United States

Dogfish Inn

Opened in 2014, Dogfish teamed up with Studio Tack in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Lighthouse Construction in Magnolia to design and renovate the property.

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Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, United States

Dolles Candyland

For nearly 100 years, Dolles Candyland continues to operate using the same recipes for taffy, caramel, chocolate & brittle.

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Bielsko-Biala, Poland

Hotel President

Originally named after an Austrian emperor, the Hotel President is one of the most recognizable buildings in Bielsko-Biala.

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, United States

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.

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, United States

KiMo Theater

Designed in the Pueblo Deco style, the KiMo Theater was built to pay tribute to Native American tribes in New Mexico.

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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

New Canal Light

The New Canal Light in New Orleans has been operated by a long series of lightkeepers, and notably, many were women.

Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, United States

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, United States

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.

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Waikiki, Hawaii, United States

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, United States

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.

Athens, Ohio, United States

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, United States

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.

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 Theater

In 2017, this open air theaters was renamed for famed Cypriot music composer, Marios Tokas.

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

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, United States

Villa Lewaro

Built in 1918, Villa Lewaro was owned by America's first self-made female millionaire, Black American beauty mogul Madame C.J. Walker.

Los Angeles, California, United States

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.