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Tauranga, New Zealand

Surf Life Saving

New Zealand Surf Life Saving members are truly "In it for Life", actualizing this motto by committing to their lifesaving passion as not just a hobby, but a lifestyle.

Mackinac Island, Michigan, United States

Grand Hotel

This hotel is the supposed site of the world's largest porch.

Edinburgh, Scotland

The Scotsman Hotel

This Georgian-style theatre sits at the base of what once was the news hub of Scotland---and carrier pigeons.

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Copenhagen, Denmark

Bagsværd Church

Considered a masterpiece of contemporary church architecture, Denmark's Bagsvaerd Church is a Lutheran church known for its naturally illuminated interior.

Reykjavik, Iceland

Icelandic Coast Guard Vessel Ooinn

The ICGV Ooinn, named after Norse mythology, once monitored the waters around Iceland for more than half a century.

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Newark, New Jersey, United States

AirTrain

While this monorail has only been in operation for 24 years, it serves America's oldest airfield, the Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

Madrid, Spain

Crystal Palace

While originally designed as a greenhouse, the Palacio de Cristal in Madrid currently houses art exhibits for the Museo Nacional Centro de Art Reina Sofi­a.

Murrieta, California, United States

Rhoads Little Free Library

The Little Free Library program started as a memorial to the founder's mother and has since become a global phenomenon that promotes free sharing of literature.

Rocha, Uruguay

Cabo Polonio

Without standard utilities or road access, this Uruguayan residence is to be found in a remote and charming coastal community.

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, United States

Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway

This scenic railway in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania is referred to by locals as their own personal Polar Express.

Sisters, Oregon, United States

Hoodoo Ski Area

This first-aid shack marked one of the first structures built at the Hoodoo ski resort in the Cascade Range of Western Oregon.

Kemi, Finland

Icebreaker Sampo

During its operation, Sampo cleared ice in the Gulf of Bothnia, the northernmost part of the Baltic Sea.

George Town, Malaysia

Lebuh Pantai Fire and Rescue Station

Not only one of Malaysia's oldest fire stations at 112 years old, this building is iconic for its design, employing a mix of Mughal and Edwardian architecture.

Vienna, Austria

Stephansdom

Although construction of this cathedral started in 1137, St. Stephen's as we know it today wasn't completed for over 800 years.

Munich, Germany

Schleissheim Palace

The Schleissheim Palace is considered one of the finest examples of European architecture from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Niigata, Japan

Naeba Prince Hotel

This popular ski resort in Japan offers skiers and winter adventurers a spot of respite after a long day in the cold winter weather.

Florianopolis, Brazil

Paróquia Nossa Senhora a Lapa

With a history dating back to the late 1700s, this church has seen many renovations throughout the years to preserve its beloved features.

Bristol, United Kingdom

Bristol Lido

Known as the oldest heated pool in the United Kingdom, these public baths were almost demolished to make room for new apartments until local residents petitioned to save their beloved historical landmark.

Dublin, Ireland

The Gaiety Theatre

As Ireland's longest-established public theater, The Gaiety Theatre in Dublin remains a place to experience Irish culture and lighthearted comedies.

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Warsaw, Poland

Warsaw University of Technology

With history dating back to the 19th century, this University in Poland quickly became one of the most reputable centers for scientific research during WWI and WWII.

Helsinki, Finland

National Library of Finland

Despite having more than 67 miles of shelf space, this library stores most of its materials, including the world's largest collection on the Russian Empire, in a cave.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Brockton Point Lighthouse

For many years keepers of the Brockton Point Lighthouse in Vancouver were charged with firing the "9 O'clock Gun”, a muzzle-loaded naval cannon fired at 6pm to signal the close of fishing.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Lake Harriet

Every year, the Art Shanty Project hosts its annual festival on Lake Harriet near Minneapolis where artists display one-of-a-kind ice fishing huts.

Niagara on the Lake, Ontario, Canada

Kinsmen Scout Hall

The Kinsmen Club's motto is to devote themselves to “serving the community’s greatest need,” such as cystic fibrosis research or bicycle wine tours.

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Buenos Aires, Argentina

Centro Cultural Kirchner

Modeled after New York's City Hall Post Office, Centro Cultural Kirchner is one of the largest cultural centers in the world and a prime example of French second empire architecture.

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Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, United States

Longwood Gardens

This organ designed by Belgian musician Firmin Swinnen creates music with the help of of 10,010 pipes.

Bourg-Saint-Maurice, France

Les Arcs

This aerial funicular, the only in France, lifts guests to the environmentally-conscious Les Arcs ski resort in less than seven minutes.

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Abay State Opera and Ballet Theater

Built to house the new and burgeoning opera scene in Kazakhstan, this theater was founded and directed by the father of Kazakh opera, Evegeny Brusilovsky.

Quadra Island, Canada

Cape Mudge Lighthouse

This Canadan Lighthouse has been standing on Quadra Island since the days of the Klondike goldrush.

Tokyo, Japan

Park Hyatt Tokyo

Not only is this one of the best hotels in the world, it's also the set location for the 2005 film "Lost in Translation."

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Gstaad, Switzerland

La Videmanette Gondola

Situated within the luxurious Gstaad ski resort, this gondola lift carries skiers up the La Vidamenette mountain in the Swiss Alps.

Weymouth, United Kingdom

Punch & Judy

This puppet booth is one of the many who have hosted Punch & Judy shows on Weymouth's beaches.

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Budapest, Hungary

Sándor Palace

Destroyed during WWII, this restored neoclassical mansion is now the official home of the President of Hungary.

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Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Saltburn Cliff Tramway

This small lift operates with two 12-person cars that run on parallel railway tracks, and operate using an unusual system of water and pumps.

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Cooper Stadium

This former baseball stadium in Columbus, Ohio once hosted concerts by Aerosmith, Rush, and Bob Dylan. Today, only the third base side bleachers remain.