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Aug 17, 2025

Boston: 10 Claims to Fame

　　　　Good ol’ Boston. Greater Boston was the site of the American Revolution, is home to Harvard and MIT, and was the birthplace of Dunkin Donuts and public figures such as JFK. History runs through this city’s veins, although it can’t all be found in your textbook. Explore some of Boston’s bizarre and classic claims to fame. And,...

Aug 17, 2025

9 Memorials and Monuments in the United States

　　　　AdstockRFThe United States is filled with memorials and monuments to its past. These nine commemorate some of the most important episodes in American history. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these places first appeared in1001 Amazing Places You Must See Before You Die, edited by Richard Cavendish (2016). Writers’ names appear in parentheses. 　　The unfinished Crazy Horse Memorial is...

Aug 17, 2025

9 Historic Buildings in Florence

　　　　 Florence was founded in the 1st century BCE as a Roman military colony. During its long history it has served many other roles, including a brief stint as the national capital of Italy in the 1860s. But the city remains best known as the birthplace of the Renaissance, and most of these nine buildings reflect that era’s...

Aug 17, 2025

8 of the World’s Most

　　　　Jeremy Woodhouse—Digital Vision/Getty ImagesEven in the 21st century, there are places on the planet where few people tread. Lonely mountain tops, desert interiors, Arctic ice floes, or the vast frozen ice sheets of Antarctica are remote places that come to mind immediately. But what about faraway islands of adventure? Are there any that remain in this modern age? Some...

Aug 17, 2025

8 Notable Buildings in Moscow

　　　　Nikolai Sorokin/Dreamstime.com The site now occupied by Moscow was likely inhabited in Neolithic times, though 1147 is typically considered the year of the city’s founding. It has remained at the center of Russian life, and its architecture is a unique reflection of the country’s history. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings You...

Aug 17, 2025

8 Hotly Disputed Borders of the World

　　　　38th parallelMilitary vehicles crossing the 38th parallel during the Korean War.(more)NARASome borders, like that between the United States and Canada, are peaceful ones. Others are places of conflict caused by rivalries between countries or peoples, disputes over national resources, or disagreements about the past. Eight of the most contentious borders in the world are described in this list. 　　Senkaku...

Aug 17, 2025

8 Amazing Physical Features of Africa

　　The vast expanse of the African continent spans several different climatic regions and contains everything from dry deserts to rainforests to snow-covered mountaintops. Check out some of the most-impressive physical features found in Africa. 　　Victoria Falls 　　　　Victoria Falls.This spectacular Southern African waterfall, considered to be among the greatest in the world, is located along the Zambezi River...

Aug 17, 2025

9 Buildings Worth Visiting in the Czech Republic

　　　　gary718/Shutterstock The history of the Czech Republic reaches back more than a thousand years, and its capital, Prague, reflects that rich and varied existence. This list describes just nine of the Czech Republic’s innumerably significant buildings. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die, edited by Mark Irving...

Aug 17, 2025

7 Wonders of America

　　　　It’s almost time for that long-awaited family vacation, and you’re starting to make plans. With so many destination choices, how do you decide where to go? For many families, that choice is often one of America’s national parks. The U.S. government maintains hundreds of national parks, monuments, recreation areas, and historic sites that are visited by millions of...

Aug 17, 2025

7 Quizzes That Will Help You Prepare for Your Next Trip

　　　　 You’ve made your hotel reservations. You have your airline tickets. You’ve identified your mass-transit options. But…what do you really know about that place you’re going to? Do you know its capital? Its history? How about its area? Facts are the best things to pack for your trip, so use these quizzes to pick the best ones. 　　World...

Aug 17, 2025

7 Must

　　　　Koba Samurkasov/Dreamstime.com Brussels is the capital of Belgium and the seat of the European Union. That makes it a hub of international governance and business, and the city shows its cosmopolitanism through its architecture. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die, edited by Mark Irving (2016). Writers’...

Aug 17, 2025

7 Iconic Buildings in Havana

　　　　 The Old Havana district of Cuba’s capital was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1982, but there’s much else to see in Havana. Here are just seven of the city’s iconic buildings. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die, edited by Mark Irving...

Aug 17, 2025

7 Iconic Buildings in Chicago

　　　　 In 1779 Jean-Baptist-Point Du Sable, a trader, founded the settlement that would become Chicago. It was incorporated as a town in 1833 and then again as a city in 1837. A third of it burned down in 1871, but Chicago rebuilt itself ferociously and has been building, and tearing down, ever since. The result has...

Aug 17, 2025

7 Buildings You Ought to Visit in Madrid

　　　　 Madrid officially became the capital of Spain during the reign of King Philip III, which ran from 1598 to 1621. This long history as Spain’s first city is reflected in these seven buildings, though with a bias toward buildings of the 21st century. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings You...

Aug 17, 2025

7 Awe

　　　　 There’s more in Connecticut than you may think. Here are the buildings you need to see on your next trip, from the Modernist Glass House to the now-renovated Breuer House II. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die, edited by Mark Irving (2016). Writers’ names...

Aug 17, 2025

6 Stately Castles in Italy

　　　　Though the word castle has been applied to some prehistoric structures, the evolution of what we know today as the archetypal castle began accelerating in the 9th century in Europe. But some came much earlier, including one in this list. Here are six of the most notable castles in Italy. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of...

Aug 17, 2025

9 Historic Places Worth Exploring in Egypt

　　　　 From the last of the Seven Wonders of the World left standing to a presidential gaffe that inspired a huge new project, these are only a few of the incredible historical places worth exploring in Egypt. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about these pyramids, temples, and houses. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings...

Aug 17, 2025

6 Small Kingdoms of the World

　　　　Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.The 20th century saw the fall of many monarchies and their replacement by republican forms of government around the world. There are still a significant number of countries and smaller political units that retain monarchies, however. These six countries are some of the smallest kingdoms of the world. Some are led by hereditary rulers, and others by...

Aug 17, 2025

6 Significant Buildings to Visit in Venice

　　　　 Venice and its lagoon were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987 in recognition of its extraordinary cultural heritage. Its architectural riches are almost incalculable; here are just six of the city’s most significant buildings. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die, edited...

Aug 17, 2025

6 Buildings Youll Want to Visit in the Netherlands

　　　　 In the Netherlands, architecture is art. In this list, you’ll find buildings inspired by famous paintings and buildings that resemble paintings themselves. Once you learn about Café de Unie, the Berlage, and more, you won’t be able to help but plan your next visit to Rotterdam. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared...