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San Jose, California, United States

Alviso Marina County Park

Migratory birds and historic salt flats are some of the attractions visitors can see while walking along the boardwalks at Alviso Marina County Park.

North Platte, Nebraska, United States

Bailey Yard

Bailey Yard is the largest railroad classification yard in the world.

Georgetown, Colorado, United States

Capital Prize Gold Mine

The Capital Prize Gold Mine acceses the Aetna Vein, the major source of gold and silver in Colorado's Georgetown Valley.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Nyboder Mindestuer

Nyboder Mindestuer was created to house sailors of Denmark's Royal Danish Navy.

Kells, Ireland

Kells Handball Club

Inside the unassuming yellow-walled building with pronounced signage in powder blue trim, there are solely two courts..and a community of champions.

North Hobart, Australia

North Hobart Post Office

The post office was unfortunately excluded from the pigeon post—a service once relied upon in more remote areas of Australia.

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Phnom Penh, Cambodia

National Library of Cambodia

Only 20% of its original collection remains, but this National Library's aesthetic harkens back to a bygone era where freedom of information was not so free.

Turin, Italy

Villa Tesoriera

Designed by a opera impresario, this Villa is now houses the Andrea Della Corte Civic Music Library.

Hamilton, New Jersey, United States

Domestic Arts Building

Now a part of the Grounds for Sculpture park, the Domestic Arts Building was one of the first exhibit halls at the New Jersey State Fair.

Barranquilla, Colombia

Cultural Center of Barranquilla

This bright, banana yellow building was the former Customs House for Colombia's major seaport of Barranquilla.

San Simeon, California, United States

Roman Pool, Heart Castle

Located on the grounds of the Hearst Castle, the Roman Pool is outfitted in smalti tiles that are infused with gold.

Kohtla-Järve, Estonia

Palace of Culture

The Palace of Culture is one of the most well-preserved examples of Stalinist architecture still remaining in Estonia.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Palmer House

When the Palmer House opened on Chicago’s downtown Loop over 140 years ago, elevators in a hotel were kind of a big deal. In fact, Palmer House was the first hotel with elevators, electric lightbulbs, and telephones in the guest rooms.

Monopoli, Italy

Viewfinder

Monopoli is still very much a port city, fortified by old walls and centered around its harbor.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Maracanã Stadium

These seats are found within a landmark of Rio de Janeiro, better known by its nickname, Maracanã Stadium. It has hosted numerous FIFA World Cups, concerts, and the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Aberdeen Pavilion

Originally used to host agricultural fairs, this exhibition hall earned the nickname the "Cattle Castle".

Mason, Texas, United States

Odeon Theater

Opened in 1928, the Odeon is the longest continually operating movie theater in west Texas - all thanks to the community that helped keep its streak alive.

Marianske Lazne, Czech Republic

Maxim Gorky’s Colonnade

Originally built in 1889, this 19th-century colonnade is one of the only such structures in the region to have survived WWII unscathed - many were deconstructed for iron scrap to support war efforts.

Manningtree, United Kingdom

A House for Essex

Inspired by Russian Stave churches, this home is a collaboration between artist Grayson Perry and the design firm Fat Architecture.

Phuket, Thailand

Phuket Beaches

“No more mafias will control the umbrella vendors!”

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Jaipur, India

Nahargarh Fort

The name of this historic fortification surrounding Jaipur means "The Abode of Tigers".

Athens, Ohio, United States

Athena Cinema

One of the oldest movie theaters in America, the Athena Cinema opened in 1915 and has been continuously showing films ever since.

Fes, Morocco

Palais Royal

Built in 1276, the Palais Royal is the palace of the King of Morocco and visitors can gain access by invitation only.

Limassol, Cyprus

Marios Tokas Municipal Garden Theater

In 2017, this open air theaters was renamed for famed Cypriot music composer, Marios Tokas.

Paris, France

Musée des Arts Décoratifs

Located within the Louvre, this museum exhibits collections of decorative arts, fashion, and design.

Ljubljana, Slovenia

The Slovenian Philharmonic Building

Built in 1891, this building housed Slovenia's first philharmonic orchestra.

Kanchanaburi City, Thailand

Kanchanaburi Station

This Thailand railway station is within walking distance to the infamous Bridge on the River Kwai.

Paris, France

Gentilly Station

One of 257 stations on the Réseau Express Régional rail, the Gentilly Station is located in one of three small departments that surround Paris, known as Petite Couronne.

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.

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Estádio do Pacaembu

This Art Deco stadium is home to Sao Paulo's football competitions. You can even find football-related action under the bleachers!

Munich, Germany

Schleissheim Palace

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

Rosendale, New York, United States

Snyder Estate Natural Cement Historic District

This estate is the home of the famous Rosendale cement used in the construction of iconic U.S. monuments and landmarks.

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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.

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.

Bogota, Colombia

Palacio Liévano

The Plaza de Bolívar, home of this government building, has overcome numerous tragedies to remain standing as a cultural centerpiece of Bogotá.