Almaty, Kazakhstan
Ascension Cathedral
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.
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.
This yellow trolley rides through the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt, famous as the final resting place of King Tutankhamun.
This former palace of a Polish Baron has only been a city museum for ~10 years. But it contains one of the most comprehensive exhibitions celebrating a millennium of Wrocław.
This resort was one of the first in Florida built to host "snowbirds," and is often fully booked.
In its early days, this Russian hotel offered a number of rare services such as an on-site restaurant and barber shop.
Houses originally built to house Guinness (beer) workers in the late 19th century in a former industrial area of Dublin, Ireland.
This Baroque palace was the dream home of a Danish prince inspired by Italian architecture. Even after several renovations many traditional elements remain.
Now owned by the Swedish state, this building was once residence to the often-contentious governors of Skåne County.
From the CommunityOriginally purchased for 75 cents an acre, Miami beach is now an international destination (and haven for Art Deco lovers).
This Indian hotel is the fourth structure to be built following catastrophic fires over the course of a century.
This zoo is the largest in Finland and is curiously located on an island in the Baltic Sea.
This middle school partners with NYU's School of Medicine, whose members mentor 6-8 graders.
Originally marketed with features such as "refrigerated rooms and drive-in parking", this roadside lodge in downtown Savannah, Georgia remains open and offers 42 retro decorated rooms.
This library features an historic rotunda painted with intricate murals and a zodiac chandelier with 48 lights - the number of states at the time of construction.
Now abandoned, this Portuguese lifeboat and rescue station was built in the 1940s to provide aid for shipwrecks and other maritime accidents.
This Polish Palace with medieval roots has undergone many changes over the years.