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Killyleagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Killyleagh Castle
Ireland’s oldest castle—and among the most ancient, still-inhabited castles in the world.
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A collection the most unusual places and things with deeper meanings and untold stories. Let's explore together!
A collection the most unusual places and things with deeper meanings and untold stories. Let's explore together!
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.
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.
Washington DC, United States
The Renwick Gallery
Became the first museum intentionally designed for art to "encourage American genius," and so was dubbed the "American Louvre" to establish Washington as the cultural center of the nation.
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.
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.
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”.
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Rosendale, New York, USA
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.
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, USA
Barnstable Cat Boat
This uniquely-designed New English sailboat was built for rough waters and low tides.
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, USA
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.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
La Casa Minima
This humble abode in Buenos Aires, Argentina sits nestled between larger buildings - it the city's narrowest dwelling.
Brighton, United Kingdom
Brighton Dome
This concert venue has some skeletons in its closet. The Royal Pavilion Estate to which it belongs was found to be the burial site for a Quaker village.
Edwardsville, Illinois, USA
Wildey Theatre
Once a meeting place for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, this Art Deco theater has been given a new life as a multipurpose venue.
New York, New York, USA
The Campbell
This office-turned-bar is a luxurious lounge spot in the otherwise bustling Grand Central Terminal. It once had the largest ground floor space of any room in Manhattan.
Paris, France
Piscine Molitor
The first bikini to expose the wearer's navel made its debut here in 1946.
Vienna, Austria
Albertina Museum
Museum housing the most important print rooms in the world with approximately 65,000 drawings and approximately 1 million old master prints.
Heiligenblut am Grosglockner, Austria
St. Vincent Pilgrimage Church
According to legend, a flask of Holy Blood was brought here in 914 AD from the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople.
Warsaw, Poland
Belweder Palace
The scene of several dramatic events in Poland's history, this palace was also once a a porcelain factory.
Montevideo, Uruguay
Palacio Santos
Built in 1855 as the official residence of the president of Uruguay, this palace featured underground tunnels that allowed for secret escapes.