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London, United Kingdom

Osterley Park

An 18th century remodel turned this 16th century London manor house into a unique and unusual work of art.

Surakarta City, Central Java, Indonesia

Surakarta Hadiningrat Royal Palace

Built in 1744, this ornate palace in Central Java, Indonesia is believed to be guarded by magical powers (in addition to the human guards).

Berlin, Germany

Gartenstadt Falkenberg

This project became well-known for exhibiting color to Berliners in a whole new way.

Ravenna, Italy

National Museum of Ravenna

Ravenna, Italy was once the capital city of the Western Roman Empire, where this museum in a former Benedictine monastery owes its collection to 18th century monks.

Pragersko, Slovenia

Slovenian Railways

No longer bound to share its territory, Slovenia became a state unto itself...

Wrangell, Alaska, United States

Post Office

The post office for the tiny town of Wrangell, Alaska features an epic mural installed in 1944.

Potsdam, Germany

Dampfmaschinenhaus

Resembling a Turkish mosque, this pumping station houses a masterpiece of mechanical engineering.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Bob Baker Marionette Theater

A look at the entry for the longest-running children's theater company in Los Angeles, founded by famous puppeteer, Bob Baker.

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Munich, Germany

Munich Residenz

This German royal palace was built prepared for conflict. The resident monarchs asked that it be designed such that the palace was difficult to attack yet easy to escape.

Garzon, Uruguay

Terra Nostra

This former cattle ranch was the epicenter of a thriving town in Uruguay. Today, that town has a population of only 200 dedicated to rural activity and granite quarries.

Tallinn, Estonia

House of the Blackheads

Formerly the headquarters of a brotherhood of unmarried merchants who have pledged to defend the city of Tallinn, Estonia from invasion.

Irkutsk, Russia

Church of Our Lady of the Assumption

This remote Catholic church was built by the Polish community in Siberia, Russia.

Hyderabad, India

Chowmahalla Palace

Completed over the course of 100+ years, this Indian palace reflects a mix of architectural styles.

Serampore, India

Denmark Tavern

Established when there were European colony outposts in India, this 200+ year old tavern has been carefully restored.

Helsinki, Finland

Arla Building

This historic Art Nouveau building in Helsinki has been a resource for the visually impaired for over a century.

Dublin, Ireland

Dublin City Gallery

Behind the blue doors of a grand 18th century mansion visitors will find an Irish art museum with a renowned collection of French paintings.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Rittenhouse Square

Historic neighborhood in Philadelphia with one of five parks planned by William Penn.

New York, New York, United States

Hook & Ladder 1/Engine Company 7

Founded in 1772, this New York City firehouse has played pivotal roles in American history.

London, United Kingdom

Notting Hill

Now affluent, Notting Hill and its distinctive aesthetic used to be home to a humble brickworks and pig yards.

Yerevan, Armenia

Blue Mosque

This mosque is the only active mosque in Armenia and is technically "owned" by Iran.

Brienz, Switzerland

Grandhotel Giessbach

This Swiss estate, designed by famed architect Horace Edouard Davinet was once home to one of the great dynasties of the hotel trade, the Hauser family.

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Dublin, Ireland

7 Thomas Court

Houses originally built to house Guinness (beer) workers in the late 19th century in a former industrial area of Dublin, Ireland.

Daly City, California, United States

Occidental Power

Longest-running solar power and cogeneration company in the San Francisco area that installed the first permitted solar electric systems in the area.

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London, United Kingdom

10 Downing Street

Designed by a spy, this private residence and government office is the office of the UK's Prime Minister. It is 300 years old and contains over 100 rooms.

Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, United States

Gold Crest Motel

A series of cheerful 1950s motels dot a barrier island in New Jersey.

New York, New York, United States

Salk School of Science

This middle school partners with NYU's School of Medicine, whose members mentor 6-8 graders.

Savannah, Georgia, United States

The Thunderbird Inn

Originally marketed with features such as "refrigerated rooms and drive-in parking", this roadside lodge in downtown Savannah, Georgia remains open and offers 42 retro decorated rooms.

Baden-Baden, Germany

Kurhaus

An "architectural masterpiece" in Germany and home to "the most beautiful casino in the world"

Cork, Ireland

The Butter Museum

This Irish museum's collections include dairy paraphernalia, including a container of thousand year old medieval bog butter.

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Helsingor, Denmark

Kronborg Castle

Immortalized by Shakespeare, this 600 year old castle had a long military history before opening to the public in 1938.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

MLC Building

A stunning example of art deco style, this building pulls strong influence from Egyptian motifs.

Palm Springs, California, United States

Palm Springs Woman’s Club

A pastel pink dream, this clubhouse in Palm Springs, California owes everything to its biggest benefactor, Pearl McManus.

Lebanon, Indiana, United States

Boone County Jail

Built in 1832 during the establishment of the county seat, this historic jail recently spent a little time as a restaurant.

Berlin, Germany

Haus der Kulturen der Welt

Known locally as "the pregnant oyster," this center for the arts was a gift from the US to Berlin in 1957.