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Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Mir Arab Madrassah

This religious school in Central Asia has served as a prestigious educational center since it was established in the early 16th century.

Niagara on the Lake, Ontario, Canada

Kinsmen Scout Hall

The Kinsmen Club's motto is to devote themselves to “serving the community’s greatest need,” such as cystic fibrosis research or bicycle wine tours.

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Almaty, Kazakhstan

Abay State Opera and Ballet Theater

Built to house the new and burgeoning opera scene in Kazakhstan, this theater was founded and directed by the father of Kazakh opera, Evegeny Brusilovsky.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Avondale Bowl

Original pin setters, wood lanes, and paper score cards give this restored bowling alley an authentically retro feel.

Fulda, Germany

Schlossgarten Fulda

This Baroque palace contains works of art ranging from portrait paintings to porcelain.

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Wengen, Switzerland

Wengernalp Railway

Connecting villages along the Bernese Alps, the Wengernalp Railway is the longest cog railway in the world.

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Melk, Austria

Melk Abbey

Now the oldest continuously open school in Austria, this abbey was saved from destruction by Emperor Joseph II because of its reputation as an academic institution.

Wroclaw, Poland

Wroclawskie Centrum Spa

The design of this 19th century recreational center in Poland was selected from 44 submissions during an architectural competition.

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Zermatt, Switzerland

Riffelhaus 1853

Built in 1853, this hotel offers unparalleled views of the Alps and access to some of Switzerland's most iconic mountains.

Brownsville, Minnesota, United States

Church of the Holy Comforter

The man who built this church in Brownsville, Minnesota in 1872 was also responsible for the founding of the town itself.

Taipei, Taiwan

National Revolutionary Martyrs’ Shrine

Built on Chingshan Mountain, this Shrine is dedicated to those lost in the wars of the Republic of China.

Delhi, India

Humayun’s Tomb

This magnificent mausoleum is both a tribute to love and grief also represents a huge leap forward in Mughal architecture.

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Milan, Italy

Turati Station

This Milan Metro station was conceived and built to accommodate crowds for the 1990 Football World Cup.

Kyiv, Ukraine

St. Volodymyr’s Cathedral

This bright yellow cathedral built in the late 1800s has survived four wars and multiple threats to destroy its historic presence.

Dublin, Ireland

Hugh Lane Gallery

The gallery’s interior once held the first public collection of impressionist paintings in the UK while its entrance tells the story of Georgian architecture.

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Choi Hung Estate

Attracting thousands of tourists, photographers, and architecture enthusiasts each year, this basketball court in Hong Kong is a world-famous attraction in itself.

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Berlin, Germany

Babylon

The famous organ of the Babylon cinema in Berlin was single-handedly saved by a 75-year-old engineer.

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Copenhagen, Denmark

MS Mary

This boat in the historic harbor of Nyhavn in Copehagen features a two-bedroom hotel.

Jaipur, India

Jantar Mantar

The observatories have brought greater precision to India’s celestial measurements while attracting academics, architects, and modern artists—even converting the occasional flat-earther.

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Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Saint-Leonard de Noblat

This town is an UNESCO World Heritage site in France that attracts visitors from around the world to its picturesque streets and idyllic rural region.

Potsdam, Germany

Charlottenhof Palace

A unique guest room fashioned after a Roman caeser's tent is found the former summer residence of Prince Frederick William.

Milan, Italy

Teatro Gerolamo

Originally a marionette theatre, this Milanese performing arts venue was reopened in 2017 following a restoration that renewed its 19th century glory.

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