Paris, France
La Maison Rose
This restaurant on Paris' famed Montmartre hill was once frequented by Picasso.
Classic Facades
Bielsko-Biala, Poland
Hotel President
Originally named after an Austrian emperor, the Hotel President is one of the most recognizable buildings in Bielsko-Biala.
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Aberdeen Pavilion
Originally used to host agricultural fairs, this exhibition hall earned the nickname the "Cattle Castle".
Vienna, Austria
Burgtheater
Built in 1741, this theater premiered three Mozart operas and Beethoven's 1st symphony.
Aveiro, Portugal
R. Dr. Barbosa de Magalhaes
Visitors to Aveiro, Portugal are greeted by colorful homes inhabited by its close-knit community. The town, with origins dating back to the Roman era, is known as the "Venice of Portugal" for its saltpans, beaches, lagoons, and the Central Canal that runs through it.
Jaipur, India
Patrika Gate
Located in Jawahar Circle, the Patrika Gate depicts colorful paintings of the history of Jaipur.
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
KiMo Theater
Designed in the Pueblo Deco style, the KiMo Theater was built to pay tribute to Native American tribes in New Mexico.
Reykjavik, Iceland
The Culture House
The stately structure in the heart of Reykjavík, Iceland was initially commissioned to house the National Library and the National Archives.
Paris, France
Luxembourg Palace
Once the royal residence of Marie de' Medici, the Luxembourg Palace is now home to the Senate of the Fifth Republic.
Bottrop, Germany
Movie Park
This German theme park, now known as “Movie Park Germany”, has undergone many thematic and name changes over its 50+ year history.
Montreal, Canada
Centre d’histoire de Montréal
Currently housed in a historic fire station, the Centre d'histoire de Montréal contains over 4,000 artifacts of Montreal history.
Jaipur, India
Golcha Cinema
Opened in 1954, Golcha Cinema is a multiplex theater run by the prominent Golcha family, involved in film distribution in India.
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Wicklow, Ireland
Marine House
Built in 1842, the Marine House has served many functions including a hotel, army barracks, factory, orphanage, private home, and now is an educational institution.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Palacio de Aguas Corrientes
Palacio de Aguas Corrientes, or Palace of the Running Waters, is a water pumping station in Buenos Aires built in 1887.
Galveston, Texas, USA
Ashton Villa
This Victorian mansion was the site where Union General Granger read the order freeing Texas slaves on June 19, 1865 - now commemorated as the historic liberation holiday, Juneteenth.
Zaandam, Netherlands
Zaanse Schans
Built in 1961, Zaanse Schans is a neighborhood in the Netherlands that aims to capture Dutch life during the 18th and 19th centuries.
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.
Duisburg, Germany
NRW State Archive
This brick-clad archival building in Germany was once a corn storage facility.
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.
Irvington, New York, USA
Villa Lewaro
Built in 1918, Villa Lewaro was owned by America's first self-made female millionaire, African-American beauty mogul Madame C.J. Walker.
Marfa, Texas, USA
Presidio County Courthouse
Built in 1887, this elegantly designed Courthouse in West Texas shows off its European architectural influences.
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Hotel Buckminster
This historic Boston hotel played host to one of the biggest scandals in the history of American baseball.
New York, New York, USA
Vesuvio Bakery
Reopened in 2020, this iconic 100-year old Italian bakery still trades beneath its original storefront and signage.
Los Angeles, California, USA
Eastern Columbia Building
Built in 1930, this former department store headquarters is considered the finest type of Art Deco architecture in Los Angeles.
Provo, Utah, United States
Provo Library
The origins of this large, fancy library in Provo City, Utah began as a book club in a courthouse basement that hoped to catch the gaze of industrialist Andrew Carnegie, who was building libraries across the U.S. at the time.
Helsingborg, Sweden
Sofiero Palace
The former summer home of the royal Swedish family, the Sofiero Palace has a rich history and an expansive array of spectacular gardens.
Bologna, Italy
Calderara di Reno
This Town Hall building from Calderara di Reno in Italy has been wrought with a turbulent history and resilient people.
Oranienbaum-Worlitz, Germany
Gothic House
Originally Located in Germany's Garden Realm, the Gothic House was originally built as a gardener's apartment and was transformed into a private residence for Prince Leopold III.
Madrid, Spain
Edificio España
This four-star hotel was the tallest building in Span when it was completed in 1953.
George Town, Malaysia
Lebuh Pantai Fire and Rescue Station
Not only one of Malaysia's oldest fire stations at 112 years old, this building is iconic for its design, employing a mix of Mughal and Edwardian architecture.
Ely, UK
31 Waterside
Once a pub, now a private residence, this building is believed to be a location frequented by the famous English general Oliver Cromwell.
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, USA
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.
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.