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Helsinki, Finland

Korkeasaari Zoo

This zoo is the largest in Finland and is curiously located on an island in the Baltic Sea.

Irvington, New York, United States

Armour-Steiner Octagon House

Beyond the trees along the Hudson River sits one of the last octagonal buildings standing today, and the only 19th century abode still under private residence.

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Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Belgium

Chateau Malou

Although nestled in a serene setting, the Chateau Malou holds a harried past.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Rosenborg Castle

17th century palace-turned-museum now displaying the the Danish crown jewels.

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

Cadbury Factory

Most commonly known for it's Chocolate Easter Eggs, this factory is home to Cadbury, the second-largest confectionery brand in the world.

Brou, France

Town Hall

This gorgeous town hall in northern France features ornate statues and paintings dating back nearly a century.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Georgian Hotel

Catering to Los Angeles high society, this hotel was among the first skyscrapers to call Ocean Avenue home.

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Paris, France

Notre-Dame Cathedral

A symbol not only of Paris but all of France, this iconic cathedral suffered a tragic fire in 2019 that destroyed its roof and main spire, but left much of the interior intact.

San Diego, California, United States

Yuma Building

This building in downtown San Diego was named for U.S. Captain Alfred Henry Wilcox and his pioneering use of the Colorado River to supply Fort Yuma.

Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States

Salem Towne House

Old Sturbridge Village is a re-creation of a typical early nineteenth-century rural New England town, complete with a 200-acre historic working farm.

Gdynia, Poland

Quadrille Palace

This Polish Palace with medieval roots has undergone many changes over the years.

Budapest, Hungary

Cafe Gerbeaud

This traditional coffee house has been serving the people of Budapest for over 150 years

Urbana, Illinois, United States

Foellinger Auditorium

This university auditorium was designed as a "noble monument" to art and music, but the design is plagued by infamous acoustical problems.

Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France

Grand Hotel Thalasso

This grand hotel in southern France sits on a seaside port with a storied history including the wedding of King Louis XIV and princess Maria Teresa.

Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Castle Combe

Named after a 12th century castle and formally owned by a knight, this historic English village boasts remnants of medieval times.

Porto, Portugal

Hotel Infante Sagres

Opened in 1951, this luxurious hotel continues to entice the rich and famous to Porto, Portugal.

West Bend, Wisconsin, United States

Washington County Courthouse & Jail

This Wisconsin courthouse is now in the safe hands of the Historical Society thanks to a loophole in county records that saved the building from sale and demolition.

L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, France

Chateau Giraud

Built for a French cellist, this unique chateau presents a dazzling mix of architectural styles.

Glasgow, Scotland

Ibrox Stadium

This historic Scottish football stadium underwent major renovations following not just one, but two fatal disasters.

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Coloane, Macau

Coloane Library

Built on reclaimed sea salt farms in Macau, this former school was transformed into a library in 1983.

Wroclaw, Poland

Centennial Hall

This World Heritage site in Poland once held the world's largest pipe organ.

Stockholm, Sweden

House of Nobility

This House of Nobility is one example an exquisite work from the 17th century architecture in northern Europe.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Engine Co. 98

This Chicago Fire station, built in 1904, was inspired by medieval castles and is still in use today.

Varese, Italy

Villa Andrea Ponti

This classic Italian villa was once part of the vacation complex of the illustrious Ponti family.

Berlin, Germany

Prenzlauer Berg Fire Station

This building is the oldest operational fire station in all of Germany.

Freiburg, Germany

Kornhaus

This unique German building dates to the 15th century, and has been a dance hall, theater, granary, and marketplace.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Saigon Central Post Office

More than just mail.

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Berlin, Germany

Hotel Adlon

When it opened in 1907 across from the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin was the "most modern" hotel in Germany.

Dresden, Germany

Coselpalais

Significantly destroyed in World War II as a result of air raids, this palace is one of the best-known baroque buildings in Dresden, Germany.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

La Casa Rosada

Known for its distinctive pink hue, this governmental building in Buenos Aires was once the home of Argentina's president.

Warsaw, Poland

Belweder Palace

The scene of several dramatic events in Poland's history, this palace was also once a a porcelain factory.

Como, Italy

Villa il Balbiano

Once home to papal Cardinals, this picturesque villa looks out onto the calm waters of Lake Como, Italy.

Moscow, Russia

Middle Arsenalnaya Tower

This tower has been part of the Kremlin wall in Moscow, Russia since 1495.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Central Post Office

This post office in the heart of the French district represents a time of major change in Cambodia.

Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States

Buckstaff Baths

Located in Hot Springs National Park, these baths are part of largest collection of 20th-century bathhouses remaining in the United States.