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Vannes, France

Chateau de l’Hermine

Now an administrative building, this French castle was once home to the Dukes of Brittany. It is named for the noble stoat, commonly referred to as a weasel.

Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy

Rifugio Locanda Ospitale

This Italian hotel is one of the oldest in Europe. It sits on top of an equally historic 13th century church, only accessible by lock and key from the hotel's front desk.

Przemysl, Poland

Kazimierz Morawski Secondary School

This all-boys school is named after Poland's first expert in classical literature.

Vienna, Austria

Österreichische Galerie Belvedere

Formerly the summer residence of an Austrian prince, this Baroque palace was one of the first public museums in the world when it began displaying artwork in 1781.

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Stockholm, Sweden

Grand Hotel

This Swedish five-star hotel has hosted Nobel Prize Laureates and their families for over 100 years.

Salem, Massachusetts, United States

The Jonathan Corwin House

Also known as The Witch House, this is the only structure still standing with direct ties to the Salem Witch Trials of 1692.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Central Market

This Malaysian marketplace has maintained its welcoming front entrance for nearly 100 years.

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Lafayette, New York, United States

Beak & Skiff Apple Farm

Lessons learned from crop losses helped this fifth generation-owned farm evolve into a fall destination for the first ever "flash pasteurized" apple cider.

St. Petersburg, Russia

Marly Palace

Located on the grounds of Peter the Great's Grand Palace estate, this Baroque mansion was restored after WWII using archival photographs.

Spis, Slovakia

Spišský Hrhov Manor House

This fairy tale manor house is a cultural monument in the small village of Spišský Hrhov.

Porto, Portugal

Jardim Botanico do Porto

Formally a private estate in Portugal, these gardens are representative of an era when well-manicured recreational gardens were en vogue.

Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic

Hotel Dvorak

Nicknamed "The Sun," this hotel has survived through multiple ownership changes.

Gothenburg, Sweden

Merkurhuset

This office building in Gothenburg, Sweden is the oldest structure in the town and has served as a white collar workplace for over 100 years.

Bordeaux, France

Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron

This gorgeous chateau in Bordeaux belongs to a winery founded in the 17th century.

Wroclaw, Poland

Primary School No. 74

This Polish primary school, designed by German architects in the early 1900s, was once one of the largest primary schools in Wrocław, Poland.

Chamonix, France

Casino Mont Blanc

This picturesque casino is located in the town that hosted the first Winter Olympic Games.

Wroclaw, Poland

Royal Palace

This former palace of a Polish Baron has only been a city museum for ~10 years. But it contains one of the most comprehensive exhibitions celebrating a millennium of Wrocław.

Eureka, California, United States

The Pink Lady

This eye-catching mansion is found in Northern California and was once the home of a lumber baron's son.

Berlin, Germany

Altes Postamt SW61

Originally a post office, this neo-Gothic structure's red brick facade and gable design stand in contrast to neighboring buildings on the Landwehr Canal.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Hotel Die Port van Cleve

This historic hotel in Amsterdam was the first building to be lit with electricity.

Banff, Scotland

Duff House

This 18th century mansion is named and built for William Duff of Braco. Despite the honor, Duff never lived in this mansion, preferring Rothiemay Castle instead.

Moscow, Russia

Baltschug Kempinski Hotel

In its early days, this Russian hotel offered a number of rare services such as an on-site restaurant and barber shop.

Frederiksberg, Denmark

Frederiksberg Palace

This Baroque palace was the dream home of a Danish prince inspired by Italian architecture. Even after several renovations many traditional elements remain.

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Charleston Fire Department

This fire department in Charleston, South Carolina replaced one from a private insurance company that would only extinguish blazes that impacted insured buildings.

Enniscrone, Ireland

Cliff Baths

A curious tourist attraction, this defunct bath is now known to locals as the "Crab Pool".

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Tartu, Estonia

Tartu Town Hall

A symbol of the city of Tartu, this town hall also houses a pharmacy and a tourist information center.

Broadway, United Kingdom

Lygon Arms

An English inn that dates back to the 1300s, and has hosted stars, kings, and generals throughout the years.

Malmo, Sweden

The Residence

Now owned by the Swedish state, this building was once residence to the often-contentious governors of Skåne County.

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Stellenbosch, South Africa

Vergenoegd Estate

Every morning, 2000 Runner Ducks emerge to assist in the control of the snail and pest population in these vineyards.

Portoroz, Slovenia

Kempinski Palace Portorož

This deluxe hotel in Slovenia wasn't always the five-star attraction it is today. After closing three times, new ownership came together to give the hotel a modern makeover.

Vagnharad, Sweden

Tullgarn Palace

A royal Swedish residence for more than 300 years, this palace reflects the changing decorative tastes of many eras.

Vienna, Austria

Josefsplatz

This public square in Vienna features a monument to Emperor Joseph II and is surrounded on all sides by historic buildings.

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Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

Fremantle Ports

This Port Authority building in Western Australia oversees operations in one of Australia's busiest ports.

London, United Kingdom

Royal Waterloo Hospital

This hospital is one of the earliest buildings on Waterloo Road, and was the site of controversial psychiatric practices.

Saxony, Germany

Moritzburg Church

A picturesque church designed in the same stylistic manner as the baroque Moritzburg castle by the Dresden architect Richard Schleinitz.

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