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Kanadukathan, India
The Mansions of Kanadukathan
A collection of crumbling mansions stand as a reminder of a more prosperous time in this Indian village.
Berlin, Germany
Spandauer Zitadelle (Spandau Citadel)
A 12th-century fortress containing some of Berlin's oldest buildings.
Théoule-sur-Mer, France
Maison Bernard
One architect's organic, human-centric design has been fully realized in this alien art house.
Luanda, Angola
The Iron Palace
Did Gustav Eiffel design this enigmatic metal building?
BanskĂ¡ Å tiavnica, Slovakia
Calvary of Banska Stiavnica
After 11 years of reconstruction work, Slovakia's finest hilltop chapel complex is finally reopen to the public.
Arthur, Nebraska
First Arthur County Courthouse and Jail
This Nebraska museum was once the smallest courthouse in America.
Szymbark, Poland
Upside-Down House
Communism's topsy-turvy effect on Poland has been brought to life in this wacky tourist trap.
Los Angeles, California
Barnsdall Art Park
This hilltop park offers magnificent views and a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece.
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Trump Tower Was Never Actually That Tacky
One critic called its atrium the "most pleasant interior public space" built in New York City in years.
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Philadelphia's Trinity Houses are the Original Tiny Houses
Move over, cabin porn. These are the oldest, and cutest.
Mexico City, Mexico
C5
Mexico City's residents are being watched by this state surveillance headquarters, designed by architects with a flair for intimidation.
St. Joseph, Minnesota
Saint John's Abbey Church
A jaw-dropping brutalist space church seems to have crash-landed in the middle of America.
Les Fonts, Spain
Les Fonts Castle
This imposing modern citadel started out as a home renovation project.
Rome, Italy
Arch of Gallienus
This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro Cathedral
This massive Brazilian church is built like an angular, technicolor pyramid left by Mayans from the future.
Castro, Chile
Churches of Chiloé
Spanish religion mixed with local architecture has yielded a network of churches unlike any other.
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The Secret Rooms That Were Custom Built to Hide Your Priest
When on the run from Protestants in the 16th century, Catholic clergy hid in custom-built "priest holes."
Reykjavik, Iceland
Harpa
This stunning concert hall has become a symbol of Iceland's national recovery.
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