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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?
Classic Facades
The stunners contained within this theme scream AWA. Guess what, they are all real places, each with a story to tell. We invite you to explore some of the most "classic" spots around the globe.
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.
Whistable, United Kingdom
Wheeler’s Oyster Bar
This oyster bar is the oldest restaurant in Whistable founded in 1856 by Richard "leggy" Wheeler.
Lugo, Spain
The Círculo de las Artes
The only city in the world to be completely surrounded by intact Roman walls.
San Martin Zapotitlán, Guatemala
Xetulul Theme Park
The third largest theme park in Latin America has a global feel...
Carlton, Australia
Royal Exhibition Building
From vaccination centers to the Olympic games to world fairs, this building has been home to major world events since its construction in the late 1800s.
Manaus, Brazil
Amazon Theatre
This grandiose opera arena has been declared one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world.
Porto Alegre, Brazil
Palácio do Comércio
Palácio do Comércio is not just a source of “architectural pride”, but a historical city-wide landmark.
El Paso, Texas, United States
The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park
In the 1950s, both a wealthy hotelier and a Hollywood legend called this towering hotel home.
Paris, France
Place Vendôme
The site of some of the most luxurious brands is also the site of some of the most unusual ... recycling.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Congress Plaza Hotel
This 19th-century Hotel is home to 871 rooms -- and countless ghosts who roam its halls.
Debrecen, Hungary
University of Debrecen
This university is celebrated for its academic programs -- and its cactus collection.
Alpe Devero, Italy
Bar Pensione Fattorini
The only place in the world one can find Bettelmatt cheese.
Woodstock, Illinois, United States
Sunnyside Farms
Woodstock would forever be changed by playing the part of a village over 500 miles away—Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
Plymouth, Michigan, United States
Penn Theatre
This community staple was without a "movie staple" in its first decade.
London, United Kingdom
James Smith & Sons Ltd
Europe's oldest umbrella maker is here to stay for a rainy day.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Horace Jayne House
This building which drew inspiration from the battlefield is the missing link from Thomas Jefferson's Monticello to Frank Lloyd Wright's organic architecture.
Inverness, California, United States
KPH Maritime Radio Receiving Station
A trip through the tree tunnel is a ticket to another world. It’s easy to get lost in the wonder of the place… but, wait! Listen closely… we’re receiving a message.
Paris, France
Syndicat de L’Épicerie Française
This Art Nouveau building was once home to France's most powerful grocer's union.