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Franklin, Pennsylvania
St. John's Episcopal Church
41.3958, -79.8289
De Pere, Wisconsin
Frank & Nancy’s Marine Corps Museum
44.4595, -88.2140
Luarca, Spain
Giant Squid Museum
43.5410, -6.5389
Mumbai, India
The Old Limestone Arch
18.9688, 72.8039
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Istanbul, Turkey
Vedat Tek House
The eclectic home of a leading Turkish architect is a gorgeous piece of eye candy.
Los Angeles, California
Heritage Square Museum
Beautiful Victorian buildings from L.A.'s forgotten architectural past.
Diamond, Oregon
Pete French Round Barn
The unique circular corral belonging to the “Cattle King” of Oregon.
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Found: Details of Picasso's Plan for His Most Massive Work of Art
"Bust of a Woman" would have soared 100 feet over Tampa.
Kobe, Japan
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum
A collection of the specialized tools used to construct Japan’s beautiful architecture.
San Francisco, California
Swedenborgian Church
The rustic cabin-like decor of this Arts and Crafts-style church reflects the love of nature central to its little-known theology.
Bamburgh, England
Teak Ceiling at Bamburgh Castle
The medieval-looking hammer beam teak roof may be a Victorian vanity, but it's still absolutely magnificent.
architecture
Edmonton Embraces the Cold by Turning Park Paths Into Frozen Skating Trails
The capital of Alberta leans way in to its frigid winters.
New Orleans, Louisiana
General Laundry Building
It's clear this abandoned Art Deco gem was no ordinary cleaners.
New York, New York
Saint Vartan Armenian Cathedral
A replica of a 7th-century church hides in plain sight in the middle of the concrete jungle.
Pyeongchang, South Korea
Vantablack Hyundai Pavilion
The darkest building on Earth was built for the snow-white scenery of the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Herrsching am Ammersee, Germany
Roman Gravestone
A carved grave marker from the 2nd century is mounted in the alcove wall of this Bavarian church.
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How to Spot the Fossils Hiding in Plain Sight
Traces of prehistoric life are everywhere.
Tianjin, China
Tianjin Binhai Library
China’s breathtaking futuristic library is lined floor to ceiling with fake books.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Grundtvig’s Church
This sublime architectural marvel is a rare example of an expressionist church.
New Orleans, Louisiana
United Fruit Company Building
The beautiful, fruit-covered facade hints at this building's former life.
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New Orleans, Louisiana
Old Egyptian Courthouse
This strange example of the Egyptian Revival architecture trend now holds Mardi Gras floats.
Kashan, Iran
Bazaar of Kashan
A historic trade hub teeming with gorgeous architecture, colorful goods, and vibrant designs.
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