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Neuchatel, Switzerland

Chateau de Neuchâtel

This Swiss castle was built to stand the test of time, and has done so in historic fashion. Since the 11th century, it remains the seat of cantonal government.

Batusangkar town, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Pagaruyung Palace

This royal palace of the former Pagaruyung Kingdom in Indonesia has been destroyed by fire 3 times.

Suceava, Romania

Stefan cel Mare

This military college in Romania has grown famous for its embrace of national pride for the last 150 years.

Anglesey, United Kingdom

Beaumaris Pier

A local yachtswoman saved this historic pier in Wales from demolition for future generations to enjoy.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Lake Hefner Lighthouse

This lighthouse is a rare sight; it sits on the edge of a manmade lake in Oklahoma City, a landlocked state.

Oracle, Arizona, United States

Chalet Village Motel

This whimsical row of A-frame houses in Oregon provides refuge for travelers on the Arizona Trail.

San Francisco, California, United States

Palace Hotel

Rebuilt from the ground up after an earthquake in 1906, this San Francisco hotel continues to embrace elegance and prestige.

Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy

Rifugio Locanda Ospitale

This Italian hotel is one of the oldest in Europe. It sits on top of an equally historic 13th century church, only accessible by lock and key from the hotel's front desk.

Llandudno, United Kingdom

Llandudno Pier

This colorful ticket booth graces the historic holiday pier of Llandudno, Wales.

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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Wanaka, New Zealand

Mount Aspiring National Park

Mount Aspiring, the mountain that gives this park its name, towers majestically over the area.

Cornwall, United Kingdom

St. Michael’s Mount

This ornate castle stands on a tiny island off the coast of Cornwall, England, and dates back to the mid-17th century.

Vienna, Austria

Österreichische Galerie Belvedere

Formerly the summer residence of an Austrian prince, this Baroque palace was one of the first public museums in the world when it began displaying artwork in 1781.

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Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Easton’s Beach

This Rhode Island beach was rebuilt following a 1938 hurricane that wiped out the original property along with much of Newport's coast.

Bodega, California, United States

Watson School

Today, this one-room schoolhouse is a county landmark in Sonoma County. But for 111 years, it was the longest-running educational institution of its kind in California.

Dublin, Ireland

Baily Lighthouse

This Irish lighthouse was the last of its kind - a manually operated light was in place until 1996, and the final light keeper left the post soon after.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Federal Building

This gorgeous courthouse is one of the last surviving examples of Romanesque Revival architecture in the Midwestern USA.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Central Market

This Malaysian marketplace has maintained its welcoming front entrance for nearly 100 years.

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

State Library of Victoria

Established in 1854 this library in Melbourne, Australia was one of the first in the world to offer its services for free.

St. Petersburg, Russia

Marly Palace

Located on the grounds of Peter the Great's Grand Palace estate, this Baroque mansion was restored after WWII using archival photographs.

Gulmarg, India

Gulmarg Gondola

This Gondola is part of the longest and highest cable car in Asia and the second highest cable car in the world.

Yerevan, Armenia

Blue Mosque

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

Elk Horn, Iowa, United States

Morning Star Chapel

This 70-year-old mini church in Elk Horn, Iowa is frequented by couples in seek of a very small wedding.

Nice, France

Promenade des Anglais

This famed promenade along a smooth pebble beach is the center of social life in Nice, France.

Westkapelle, Netherlands

Noorderhoofd

Open to the public for climbing, this 19th century lighthouse still leads ships to harbor in the Netherlands.

Orizaba, Mexico

Teleferico de Orizaba

Glide above the clouds on Mexico’s most vibrant cable cars.

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Budapest, Hungary

BME OMIKK

This cathedral-like reading room is part of the library at Budapest University of Technology and Economics, one of the oldest universities of its kind.

Seaside, Oregon, United States

Seaside Aquarium

On a mission to save a lobster.

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Grand Marais, Michigan, United States

Old Post Office Museum

This local history museum was once a jewelry store, a post office, and even a beauty salon.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Rideau Hall

The ballroom of Rideau Hall is the second most televised and photographed room in Canada.

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Brienz, Switzerland

Grandhotel Giessbach

This Swiss estate, designed by famed architect Horace Edouard Davinet was once home to one of the great dynasties of the hotel trade, the Hauser family.

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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.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Hotel Die Port van Cleve

This historic hotel in Amsterdam was the first building to be lit with electricity.

Boca Grande, Florida, United States

Gasparilla Inn & Club

This resort was one of the first in Florida built to host "snowbirds," and is often fully booked.

Bucharest, Romania

Cărturești Carusel

This bookstore in Bucharest, Romania, confiscated by the Communists in the 1940s, has been home to a bank, a men's clothing store, and a department store.