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Surakarta City, Central Java, Indonesia

Surakarta Hadiningrat Royal Palace

Built in 1744, this ornate palace in Central Java, Indonesia is believed to be guarded by magical powers (in addition to the human guards).

Heber City, Utah, United States

Holiday Lanes

This 60s-era bowling alley is just a stone's throw from Park City, Utah, home to the Sundance Film Festival, making it a favorite hangout spot of former movie stars.

Alba Iulia, Romania

Alba Iulia Main Bus Station

Beneath its sweet pink stripes, Alba Iulia's bus station reminds us that this is a town built on bringing people together—so say hello, or bună ziua, to your neighbor.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Palacio Barolo

This grand structure is the largest monument to the work of Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, and represents 100 stanazas of the epic poem.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Griffith Observatory

This observatory's commitment to free public education has made it the most visited observatory in the world, averaging 1.5 million tourists per year.

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Paris, France

Musee de la Chasse et de la Nature

A private museum in Paris focused on the relationships between humans and the natural environment through the traditions and practices of hunting.

Edinburgh, Scotland

Glenogle Baths

This public pool in Edinburgh, Scotland was opened to promote good hygiene, but survived as a century-old testament to Victorian style.

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Genoa, Italy

Palazzo Doria-Tursi

This 16th century Italian palace is now the Genoan Town Hall and serves as a cultural venue.

Moscow, Russia

Cathedral of the Archangel

This 500 year old Russian Orthodox church was once the main necropolis for the Tsars of Russia.

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Palmer, Alaska, United States

Hatcher Pass Lodge

Still offering a rustic, no-frills experience, the lodge is a heaven for adventurers seeking solitude—and perhaps a bear or two.

Moscow, Russia

Kuskovo Summer Palace

This 18th century summer estate is now home to the Russian State Museum of Ceramics.

Legnano, Italy

Piscina Comunale F. Villa Legnano

These vintage hairdryers adorn the wall of a 1960s public pool in Milan, Italy.

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Detroit Institute of Arts

With a collection consisting of over 65,000 works worth billions of dollars, this art museum is among the most visited in the world.

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Sopot Beach, Poland

Fishing Boat SOP-8

This sunny fishing boat displays the colors of Poland and Pomerania's flags, and is representative of the fishing roots of the resort town of Sopot.

Edinburgh, Scotland

Portobello Swim Centre

This Victorian venue offers Edinburgh's only authentic and publicly available Turkish baths, one of three remaining in the country.

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Ko Samui, Thailand

Wat Plai Laem

Though modern, this Buddhist temple incorporates many traditional elements and is covered in artwork.

Berlin, Germany

Stadtbad Lichtenberg

Shuttered since 1991, this historic pool in Berlin was built to support sanitation efforts during the Industrial Revolution.

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Waldshut-Tiengen, Germany

St. Maria Himmelfahrt

Though the current golden yellow structure dates from the 18th century, archaeological evidence suggests a church sat on this site back in the 8th century.

Stuttgart, Germany

Messe Stuttgart

This trade show center is one of the largest in Germany, and is "branded" with the second largest logo in the world.

Salzburg, Austria

Pinzgauer Lokalbahn

A narrow-gauge Austrian railway that transports visitors through the Salzach valley from the lake to the mountains.

Mudgee, Australia

Regent Theatre

A non-profit organization is stepping forward to save this Australian Art Deco theatre, closed since 2006, from being converted into an apartment complex.

Gdynia, Poland

Information Kiosk

This booth is located on a popular walking track and promenade that runs between the Kamienna Gora and the sea in Gdynia, Poland.

Brisbane, Australia

Spring Hill Baths

This heritage-listed swimming pool in Brisbane is one of Australia's oldest pools still in use today.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Moseley Road Baths

This historic pool is attached to a library - an unusual pairing that was once quite common.

Southampton, United Kingdom

MS Queen Victoria

This luxury cruise ship suffered a bad omen. The nautical superstition of breaking a champagne bottle on the ship's hull was unsuccessful upon first strike.

Compton, California, United States

Angeles Abbey Memorial Park

This once trendy mausoleum features a combination of Moorish, Byzantine, and Spanish style is surprisingly located in California.

Barcelona, Spain

Hospital De Sant Pau

Now a museum and cultural center this space was a fully functioning hospital in Barcelona until 2009.

Ravenna, Italy

National Museum of Ravenna

Ravenna, Italy was once the capital city of the Western Roman Empire, where this museum in a former Benedictine monastery owes its collection to 18th century monks.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Post Danmark

These red mailboxes are a standard drop off location for post in Denmark. With a postal service dating back to the mid-1600s it is still regarded as one of the best in the European Union.

Felicity, California, United States

Church on the Hill

A Parisian skydiver, a staircase from the Eiffel Tower, and a storybook church on a hill—welcome to Felicity, the desert town where whimsy meets wonder.

Tokyo, Japan

Japan Railways

Japan has the world’s busiest rail network, with a daily ridership of 18.5 million.

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Budapest, Hungary

Budapest Children’s Railway

This educational institution originated in the USSR in 1932, but the largest system resides in Budapest where children ages 10-14 learn about railway professions.

Moczarne, Poland

Wielka Rawka

This peak, the highest of the Western Bieszczady Mountains, is less than a 30-minute walk from the tripoint of Poland, Slovakia, and Ukraine.

Barcelona, Spain

Parc de l’Espanya Industrial

This "lighthouse tower" is one of 9 that surround a lake in a whimsical Spanish park that also features a giant dragon slide.

Vienna, Austria

Schonbrunn Palace

This 1,441-room Baroque palace is one of the most important architectural, cultural, and historical monuments in Austria.