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Funen, Denmark

Egeskov Castle

This floating castle appears to be from an enchanted fable, but in actuality it is Europe's best preserved Renaissance water castle.

Murcia, Spain

Teatro de Romea

This resilient theater has weathered two destructive fires, and continues to be one of the most important cultural centers throughout Spain.

Attard, Malta

Villa Bologna

Uditore Fabrizio Grech would say this 1745 country house was built for his daughter, but it was in fact constructed to silence critics of his wealth.

Chartres, France

Illiers-Combray Station

This French train station is located in a town renamed after the famed writer Marcel Proust's fictional name for the village.

Muscat, Oman

Al Alam Palace

This royal palace in Oman is owned by the Sultan, who has retained the property through eight generations.

Prague, Czech Republic

Hotel Opera

A hot-pink confection of Bohemian Neo-Renaissance style, the Hotel Opera stands in the less touristy Nové Město, or “New Town,” quarter of storied Prague.

Budapest, Hungary

Lukács Baths

Modern thermal baths touted for the healing powers of their waters - just don't forget your bathing suit.

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Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Wyman Estate Gatehouse

Formerly the public entrance to an estate, this gatehouse has served as the headquarters of John's Hopkins' student newspaper since 1965.

Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

North Mole Light

The North Mole Lighthouse is one of a pair of "twin" lighthouses found at the entrance to Fremantle Harbour in Western Australia.

Husavik, Iceland

Húsavik Light

This semicircular-cylindrical light house guards a fishing village in Iceland.

Bucharest, Romania

Central University Library

Thirty years after its founding, the University of Bucharest inherited this library which quickly grew from 3,400 volumes to over two million books and periodicals.

Outer Banks, North Carolina, United States

Bodie Island Light

The 170-foot structure is one of only a dozen remaining tall, brick tower lighthouses in the United States.

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Barcelona, Spain

Port Vell Aerial Tramway

Decimated by the Spanish War, this tramway was restored in 2000 to serve its intended purpose: a tourist attraction offering exceptional views of Barcelona.

Aarhus, Denmark

City Hall

For over 70 years this city hall has operated as the political and civic center of Aarhus, Denmark, and continues to be a symbolic representation of democracy.

Como, Italy

Villa Sola Cabiati

This 16th century villa belonged to one family for hundreds of years, and once hosted Napoleon.

Albany, New York, United States

New York State Capitol

This state capitol building, constructed by three architects in different styles, still stands today thanks to an exterior staircase supporting the Eastern façade.

Berlin, Germany

Haus der Kulturen der Welt

Known locally as "the pregnant oyster," this center for the arts was a gift from the US to Berlin in 1957.

Malmo, Sweden

Malmo Latin School

This Latin School in Malmo, Sweden was founded 600 years ago, and has never ceased operations.

Tierra del Fuego, Argentina

Southern Fuegian Railway

This Argentinian transportation service is known as the "Train of the End of the World".

Athens, Greece

Hellenic Parliament

This is the first royal palace of modern Greece and current home of the Greek Parliament.

Saksun, Faroe Islands

Saksun Private Residence

Small homes like this in Saksun on the Faroe Islands were built with turf roofs to provide protection from the rain and thermal insulation.

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

City Hall

Once the site of a beef market, this building is the second-oldest city hall in continuous use in the U.S.A.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Pierhead Light

Originating as a fire safety lamp, this beacon has had an adventure of its own.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Canal Houses

These 17th century townhouses, iconic in Amsterdam's inner urban center, are nicknamed "dancing houses" for the way they have shifted and settled over time.

London, United Kingdom

Buckingham Palace

This fixture of British culture was nearly destroyed in World War II after five German bombs were dropped on the palace on Friday the 13th, 1940.

Pico Island, Portugal

Museu do Vinho

Surrounded by scenic views and ancient dragon forests, this Portuguese museum is dedicated to the love of wine.

Singapore, Singapore

Central Fire Station

This "blood and bandage" fire station is the oldest station in Singapore still in operation.

Bordeaux, France

Place de la Bourse

This royal square, one of the most recognizable spots in Bordeaux, was built to expand the French city towards Garonne River for trade opportunities and aesthetic appeal.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Lake Shore Place

This Chicago building, once the tallest in the world, was once the headquarters of Playboy Enterprises. It became known colloquially as the "New Playboy Building."

London, United Kingdom

Woolwich Town Hall

This town hall is a rare example of Edwardian baroque style in London, and features a tall marble statue of Queen Victoria.

Pembroke, Bermuda

The Princess Hotel

One of the grandest hotels in Bermuda, it was purchased by a local family, and now operates as a Fairmont property.

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