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Hidden Wonders
A collection the most unusual places and things with deeper meanings and untold stories. Let's explore together!
New York, New York, United States
American Museum of Natural History
That spirit of exploration is shared by museum goers, as they’re invited to observe 45 permanent exhibition halls—including one dedicated to the extraordinary achievements of intrepid polar explorer.
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Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
Daytona International Speedway
If Daytona was going to be the world capital for competitive speed, it was going to need a precise timer.
New York, New York, United States
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
David Webb found his muse by frequenting the Met.
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Cappadocia, Turkey
Hot Air Balloon
Hop on a hot air balloon to explore this region's ancient villages carved in soft rock.
Admont, Austria
Admont Abbey Library
This design of this monastery library - the largest in the world - was inspired by the ideals of the Age of Enlightenment.
Killyleagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Killyleagh Castle
Ireland’s oldest castle—and among the most ancient, still-inhabited castles in the world.
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Floyd Bennet Field
When Lindbergh returned from his heroic flight, he immediately set out to design the Hour Angle wristwatch and found a willing partner for its manufacture in Longines.
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Turin, Italy
Musy Padre e Figli
The tiara, which has remained with the family for over 150 years, is believed to have been created by Musy Padre e Figli – Court Jeweller of Turin, and one of the oldest goldsmiths in Europe.
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Brooklyn Bridge
With gothic arches that rise “like majestic cathedral windows,” the structure not only symbolized the era’s optimism, but stood as a work of art in its own right.
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Washington DC, United States
Larz Anderson House
Once described as a “Florentine villa in the midst of American independence,” this turn-of-the-20th century aristocratic mansion was built in a European state of mind with its dominating English and Italian influences.
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Washington DC, United States
Union Station
The 96-foot high Main Hall coffered ceiling is an example of an interior indebted to Burnham’s signature neoclassical design as its gold leaf trim reflects the natural light entering from the large Diocletian windows.
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Istanbul, Turkey
Dolmabahçe Palace
Situated on the banks of the Bosphorus Strait, the Dolmabahçe Palace is the former administrative center for the Ottoman Empire.
Hillah,Babil, Iraq
Ishtar Gate
Built in 575 BC, the Ishtar Gate was conceived as part of a grand processional way into the city of Babylon.
Penang, Malaysia
Kek Lok Si Temple
Featuring thousands of images and sculptures of Buddha, the Kek Lok Si Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia.
Villabassa, Italy
Church of St. Magdalena in Moso
The Church of St. Magdalena in Moso was comissioned by Countess Paola di Gonzaga, a member of one of Italy's most influential noble houses during the Renaissance.
Palm Spring, California, United States
1955 Lincoln Capri
Enter the Lincoln Capri, launched in 1952 - or as the car would become known as: “the nearest sensation to flying”.
Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavík Old Harbour
For those desiring a close-up view, boat tours depart daily from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour.
Milton, Delaware, United States
Futuro House
This did not come from space, it came from Finland!
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Paris, France
La Maison Rose
This restaurant on Paris' famed Montmartre hill was once frequented by Picasso.
Rosendale, New York, United States
Snyder Estate Natural Cement Historic District
This estate is the home of the famous Rosendale cement used in the construction of iconic U.S. monuments and landmarks.
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Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Old Thatch Teashop
Built in 1690, this building is the oldest in Shanklin on the Isle of Wight. It houses a quintessential English tea shop, a "dairy garden," and a friendly ghost.
Weymouth, United Kingdom
Punch & Judy
This puppet booth is one of the many who have hosted Punch & Judy shows on Weymouth's beaches.
Julian Alps, Slovenia
Lake Bled
This Lake is home to the 17th-century Church of the Assumption, a destination for religious pilgrims for hundreds of years.
Delhi, India
Humayun’s Tomb
This magnificent mausoleum is both a tribute to love and grief also represents a huge leap forward in Mughal architecture.
Bellport, New York, United States
Barnstable Cat Boat
This uniquely-designed New English sailboat was built for rough waters and low tides.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Palacio Barolo
This grand structure is the largest monument to the work of Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, and represents 100 stanazas of the epic poem.
Lozovac, Dalmatia, Croatia
Krka National Park
This Croatian national park is popularly known more for its waterfalls than its pancakes.
Leipzig, Germany
St. Nicholas Church
This 12th century church played an important role in the reunification of Germany, and once had an extremely famous music director.
Sossusvlei, Namibia
Hidden Vlei
This seemingly desolate clay pan in the Namib Desert exhibits beautiful orange hues across its towering dunes.
Felicity, California, United States
Church on the Hill
This town, population 2, in the Yuma Desert outside Arizona is home to the Museum of History in Granite, and the "official" center of the world.
Tokyo, Japan
Kabuki-za Theatre
This theatre, evoking Baroque-Japanese revivalist style and pre-Edo period design, is devoted to the art of Kabuki, staging performances that can last an entire day.
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South Bruny, Tasmania, Australia
Cape Bruny Lighthouse
The second oldest extant lighthouse tower in Australia has been continuously manned for 158 years.
Moritzburg, Saxony, Germany
Schloss Moritzburg
This German castle contains the most valuable collection of hunting trophies in Europe and possibly the world.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
La Casa Minima
This humble abode in Buenos Aires, Argentina sits nestled between larger buildings - it the city's narrowest dwelling.