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Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
Mlýnská kolonáda (Mill Colonnade)
Nestled in a forested bowl of Bohemia, this spa town was practically built to simmer.
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Kraków, Poland
O. Weinfeld Farby Lakiery
This century-old ghost sign in Kraków offers a rare glimpse into pre-war Jewish life and entrepreneurship.
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Sidhpur, India
Abandoned Mansions of Sidhpur
Whether you view Sidhpur as a place of splendor or desolation, few ghost towns exhibit such dramatic multicolored flair.
Cape Town, South Africa
Bo-Kaap
In Cape Town's Bo-Kaap, a vibrant car and colorful history collide in a celebration of freedom and heritage.
Trentino, Italy
Hotel Europa
What do a northern Italian café and a Chili’s have in common?
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Sopot, Poland
Sopot Lighthouse
Sopot Lighthouse began as a disguised spa chimney, became a modest beacon, and eventually claimed lighthouse status—before being “retired.”
Chincoteague, Virginia, United States
Captain Timothy Hill House
Where wild ponies roam and legends linger...
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Santana, Portugal
Casa Tipica de Santana
More than just postcard-perfect, these structures offer a glimpse of Portuguese history.
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Detroit, Michigan, United States
Fox Theatre
A theatre that has "insurance against ghosts."
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Copacabana Palace Hotel
Since the early 20th Century, this grand hotel has seen celebrity guests, excessive parties, and even infamous affairs gone wrong. This palatial lodging was erected in what was once a quiet fishing village, and to this day continues to be the life of the party.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Leavey Library, University of Southern California
A college library with nearly 1.5 million visitors a year!
Berlin, Germany
Georg von Giesche Oberschule
You don't need to be a student in a history class at this German high school to learn about the past of "the Missing School..."
Bornes de Aguiar, Portugal
Pedras Salgadas Park
Tough time with Blackjack? Take a load off at the spa.
Genova, Italy
Palazzo San Giorgio
No need to yell out the surname of a famous explorer to discover the long history of this harbor side palace.
Death Valley, California, United States
Amargosa Opera House
With many twists and turns, this playhouse's story could be an operetta.
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San Francisco, California, United States
San Francisco City Hall
What do Marilyn Monroe, Beaux-Arts architecture, and Raiders of the Lost Ark all have in common?
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Detroit, Michigan, United States
Majestic Theatre
How a theatre got its grooves (and marquee) back.
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San Francisco, California, United States
Painted Ladies
Everywhere you look, there's colorful houses.
Singapore, Singapore
Central Fire Station
This "blood and bandage" fire station is the oldest station in Singapore still in operation.
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.
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Mainz, Germany
Market Square
This market square in Mainz, Germany has functioned as a place of commerce and gathering for over 1,000 years.