Kolkata, India
Hindustan Ambassador
The Hindustan Ambassador is fondly called the "king of Indian roads".
The Hindustan Ambassador is fondly called the "king of Indian roads".
Formerly the headquarters of a brotherhood of unmarried merchants who have pledged to defend the city of Tallinn, Estonia from invasion.
Founded in 1872, this Moorish Revival style synagogue has been in continuous use by a congregation longer than any other in the state.
Les Puces du Canal is France's second largest flea market, hosting more than a half a million visitors a year.
From the CommunityThis pool exists within a private Canadian high school for girls that divides its students into different houses, much like the mythical school of Hogwarts.
Remarkably, ferries have been running this route across the River Camel in the UK since 1337.
This office-turned-bar is a luxurious lounge spot in the otherwise bustling Grand Central Terminal. It once had the largest ground floor space of any room in Manhattan.
This uniquely versatile aircraft was designed for flight in rugged and remote areas of the world.
Commissioned by Danish King Christian VI as a place for the royal family to stay when they passed through Roskilde, this mansion is now an art museum.
Completed over the course of 100+ years, this Indian palace reflects a mix of architectural styles.
This alpine railway survived a fire in 1940 that almost led to total abandonment of its facilities. Seven train cars were destroyed in the fire.
The joint product of Swiss and Japanese watchmakers, this watch company employs master craftsmen to build their most high-end timepieces in-house by hand.
This 18th century palace has been the home of the bishops in Mantua since 1824.
Frequented by celebrities, this hotel in Poland once had a casino where millionaires famously lost their fortunes.
This tiny yellow lighthouse in Reykjavyk, Iceland is only 13 feet tall!
One of the tallest wooden constructions in the world, this Russian Orthodox cathedral survived a devastating earthquake thanks to its forward-thinking "seismic basket" design.
This 1997 wave swinger resides in Sweden's oldest amusement park which hosted concerts by Bob Marley, setting the record for park capacity.
This house is the official residence of Denmark's chief of Defense, inside a historic fortress.
The Royal Palace of Norway in the capital of Oslo is still protected by royal guards today.
From the CommunityIn the 1950s and 1960s, Mermaid Beach was home to one of Queensland’s first nudist colonies, the Unclad Mermaids.
From the CommunityThis mountaintop cabin has been serving "Top of the World" waffles since 2009.
From the CommunityThis grand hotel was designed to evoke a southern interpretation of Parisian architecture.
This launderettes is one of the last original 24/7 laundry venues that is still operating in London.
Smallest library, biggest heart: Sweden's phone booth turned literary haven.
Every March 4th, this Chicago prep school give back to the community on Sweetness Day in honor of the school's namesake, NFL Hall of Fame member Walter Payton.
This unique cottage has housed artists of various stripes for more than 150 years.
This Toronto museum, the largest and most visited in Canada, added a rotunda in 2007 that sparked controversy for its deconstructivist design.
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.
This colorful ticket booth graces the historic holiday pier of Llandudno, Wales.
This Swedish five-star hotel has hosted Nobel Prize Laureates and their families for over 100 years.
Nicknamed "The Sun," this hotel has survived through multiple ownership changes.
This famed promenade along a smooth pebble beach is the center of social life in Nice, France.
Glide above the clouds on Mexico’s most vibrant cable cars.
From the CommunityThis picturesque casino is located in the town that hosted the first Winter Olympic Games.