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Rajasthan, India
Chand Baori
Built in the 8th century, this stepwell drops 13 stories and stays five degrees cooler at the bottom than the surface.
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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.
Agra, India
Ganeshi Lall Emporium
Founded in 1845, this Agra emporium houses a jeweled carpet that took one craftsman 9.5 years to finish.
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Agra, India
Mehtab Bagh
Built a century before the Taj, this garden turned to sand, then archaeologists dug for a mythical Black Taj that never existed.
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Geneva, Switzerland
Bijouterie CD I Love You
A jewelry store in Geneva’s neighborhood where love is the local specialty.
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Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Sofitel Winter Palace Hotel Luxor
Where the Nile meets nostalgia — the Winter Palace in Luxor has welcomed explorers, writers, and kings since 1886.
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Venice, Italy
St. Mark’s Campanile
One of the world's most copied structures is, itself, a copy.
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
M. Trock Building
We could go for a cream soda right about now.
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Kampar, Malaysia
Bandar Agacia
Once a pastel Disney-inspired township with cafés, themed streets, and dreams of a Cinderella castle didn't quite see a fairytale ending (yet!).
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Porto, Portugal
Club Fluvial Portuense
Club Fluvial Portuense, founded in 1876, remains a living hub of rowing, swimming, and community on the Douro—more working river club than monument.
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Basel, Switzerland
St. Johann Capelle
St. Johann Chapel in Basel, plain and modest beside the grand Minster, endures through centuries of shifting use—once a fruit storehouse, now a quiet space for small services.
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Taipei City, Taiwan
National Palace Museum
Taipei’s National Palace Museum, once exiled from Beijing, holds 700,000 imperial treasures including the famed Jadeite Cabbage and Meat-shaped Stone!
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Singapore, Singapore
The Arts House
This arts building was built as a private residence, and yet spent the last 200 years as a governmental building.
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Sydney, Australia
The Strand Arcade
Arcade in name only—there’s nothing playful about how electric this iconic Sydney location is!
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Lewes, United Kingdom
Marston Barrett Ltd
Marston Barrett: Jewelers with real charm!
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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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Rome, Italy
Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana
A textbook example of Romanità, or “Roman-ness”...
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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.
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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.
Stockholm, Sweden
Qvarnen Tre Kronor
The story of Sweden's crown jewel of milling.
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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.
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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.