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Helsingborg, Sweden
Sofiero Palace
The former summer home of the royal Swedish family, the Sofiero Palace has a rich history and an expansive array of spectacular gardens.
Government Buildings
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Bogota, Colombia
Palacio Liévano
The Plaza de Bolívar, home of this government building, has overcome numerous tragedies to remain standing as a cultural centerpiece of Bogotá.
Bangkok, Thailand
Saranrom Palace
This former palace has been the seat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 1932 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
Governor’s Palace
This early American palace burned down and was buried underground for 150 years before archaeologists tried their hand at reconstructing it.
Budapest, Hungary
Sándor Palace
Destroyed during WWII, this restored neoclassical mansion is now the official home of the President of Hungary.
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Senate of Canada
Formerly Ottawa's central train station, the station's main concourse has been transformed to house the Senate of Canada's temporary chambers.
Saigon, Vietnam
Reunification Palace Bunker
This 1960s bunker was built in the residence of South Vietnam's president following an attempted assassination at the hands of his own air force.
Vienna, Austria
Schonbrunn Palace
This 1,441-room Baroque palace is one of the most important architectural, cultural, and historical monuments in Austria.
Wrangell, Alaska, United States
Post Office
The post office for the tiny town of Wrangell, Alaska features an epic mural installed in 1944.
West Bromwich, United Kingdom
Town Hall
The Hall's Grand Organ is one of twelve organs built specifically for town halls in England.
Paris, France
Palais Royal
Once the home of a cardinal and the French king, this palace was the place to see and be seen in the 19th century.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Commander’s House
This house is the official residence of Denmark's chief of Defense, inside a historic fortress.
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Oslo, Norway
Norwegian Royal Palace
The Royal Palace of Norway in the capital of Oslo is still protected by royal guards today.
Seville, Spain
Plaza de Espana
This stunning Spanish plaza was designed to astonish visitors during the Ibero-American exposition of 1929.
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Birmingham Town Hall
The community of Birmingham banded together and made donations to open this Roman revival town hall after its architect went bankrupt in the 1830s.
Oslo, Norway
Victoria Terrasse
Once a fashionable residential complex this building is now home to Norway's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Police Box
This police box is the last in existence of what was once a common fixture in England.
Kyoto, Japan
ICC Kyoto
This conference center was built from a design selected during Japan's first-ever public design contest.
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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.
Neuchatel, Switzerland
Chateau de Neuchâtel
This Swiss castle was built to stand the test of time, and has done so in historic fashion. Since the 11th century, it remains the seat of cantonal government.
Moscow, Russia
Kremlin Regiment
This special unit in the Russian Federal Protective Service is famous for protecting the Tomb of the unknown Soldier.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Amalienborg
Danish palace complex guarded day and night by the Royal Life Guards.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Federal Building
This gorgeous courthouse is one of the last surviving examples of Romanesque Revival architecture in the Midwestern USA.
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Rideau Hall
The ballroom of Rideau Hall is the second most televised and photographed room in Canada.
Grand Marais, Michigan, United States
Old Post Office Museum
This local history museum was once a jewelry store, a post office, and even a beauty salon.
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.
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.
Malmo, Sweden
The Residence
Now owned by the Swedish state, this building was once residence to the often-contentious governors of Skåne County.
Tartu, Estonia
Tartu Town Hall
A symbol of the city of Tartu, this town hall also houses a pharmacy and a tourist information center.
Repository of more than 200 years of city archives, Ontario, Canada
City of Toronto Archives
This archive in Toronto has been active since 1792. Over 1.2 million photographs are stored, including the first known photos of the city taken in 1856-1857.
Sacramento, California, United States
California State Capitol
This California capitol, inspired by the nation's capitol in D.C., survived two earthquakes within days of each other and remains a prominent example of Neoclassical style.
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Fremantle Ports
This Port Authority building in Western Australia oversees operations in one of Australia's busiest ports.
Vagnharad, Sweden
Tullgarn Palace
A royal Swedish residence for more than 300 years, this palace reflects the changing decorative tastes of many eras.
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.
Singapore, Singapore
MICA Building
Once used as housing for Singaporean police forces and utilized as a jail, the building has gotten a bright multi-colored makeover and now serves for senses rather than serving up sentences.