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Val di Funes, South Tyrol, Italy
San Giovanni Church
This church is known for its quiet beauty and remote location, while its patron saint is known for keeping quiet.
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Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Cleveland Institute of Music
"Where every type of student could find opportunity...”
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South Ayrshire, Scotland
Girvan
When people think of Scotland, pristine, long, sandy beaches are probably not top of mind. The people of Girvan, however, would like a word.
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St Andrews, Scotland
Old Course
The oldest golf course in the world was almost dumped for archery.
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Miami, Florida, United States
Ermita de la Caridad
A sanctuary for Cuban refugees whose history includes a little smuggling.
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Palermo, Italy
Oratorio del Rosario di Santa Cita
For years, the works of a master artist were known to only those who could enter this important prayer room.
Lewes, Delaware, United States
Lewes Historical Society
Some houses have bricks, others have stones... this house has a cannonball.
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Milton, Delaware, United States
King’s Ice Cream
An ice cream shop that serves up the royal treatment.
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Fresno, California, United States
Fresno Brewing Company
This all-brick building is the last remaining original structure of the Fresno Brewing Company.
Medina, Saudi Arabia
Dhu al-Hulayfah Mosque
This mosque is believed to be the location where Muhammed prepared for his peaceful pilgrimage to Mecca.
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Lausanne, Switzerland
Capitole Cinematheque Switzerland
A modern theater that once was packed full of moviegoers hoping to"phone home."
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Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Ventnor Haven Fishery
This seafood shack’s signature dish is a twist on tradition. Daily doses of crab ‘n chips have caused delight and dismay alike.
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Mimi Ohio Theatre
A downtown theater resurrected by a determined group of individuals.
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Subotica, Serbia
Raichle Palace
This Palace was built and owned by its architect, Ferenc Raichle.
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Paris, France
Petit Palais
As you stroll through the museum, imagine being among the first to see it, one of fifty million visitors who came to Paris in 1900, eager for their chance to see a whole new world.
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Luna Park
Some called it “heaven at the end of a subway ride,” others “electric Eden” ... but everyone knew it as Coney Island.
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Keszthely, Hungary
Festetics Palace
Some of us are just late bloomers, but this hulking Hungarian palace had a bit longer of an awkward phase than we're used to.
Berlin, Germany
Berlin State Library
Based in Berlin and one of the largest libraries in Europe, the State Library is as famous for what it keeps as it is for what it has given away.
Simsbury, Connecticut, United States
Heublein Tower
Overlooking Hartford, this Bavarian-style tower fulfilled a promise made by young lovers.
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Los Angeles, California, United States
Pico House
Pico may translate to "peak," but the city of Los Angeles was only just getting started during the construction of this landmark
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York, Maine, United States
Grain Surfboards
A surfing company who's grains have found their way into hops.
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Cambridge, United Kingdom
Graduate Cambridge
With a history-centric design, the hotel reflects the culture and tradition of its town.
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Cambridge, United Kingdom
Queens’ College
Owing its name to two Queens, this hall is located in one of the oldest colleges at Cambridge University.
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Cambridge, United Kingdom
Parker Library
Welcome to Cambridge University’s Parker Library, the crown jewel of historical artifacts in a place that was founded just a few years before the Magna Carta was signed.
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Oxford, United Kingdom
The Randolph Hotel by Graduate Hotels
A fire couldn't damage the allure of Oxford's iconic hotel.
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Oxford, United Kingdom
All Souls College
This college is virtually unchanged since its opening in 1438, whispering centuries of stories to its visitors. The most famous tale of all? A Duck on Parade.
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Sao Paulo, Brazil
Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil
Owned by a major financial institution, many of the works here are actually priceless.
Busan, South Korea
Yeongdo Lighthouse
This lighthouse is built near a forest once used for archery by an ancient king.
Seoul, South Korea
Lotte World Tower
Want to engage in a staring contest with the clouds?
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La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain
Fuencaliente Lighthouse
Though the active volcano on this Spanish Island might give you pause, the sights, wines, and beaches are like as Siren's call.
Madrid, Spain
Cine Doré
Madrid’s famed theater is sure to hook you with its beaming brick-orange facade, then reel you in with its story of renaissance, resistance, and rebirth.
New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
State Theater New Jersey
Change before you have to, they say. For this historic theater? Lesson learned.
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