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An Old New York City Family Home - Merchant's House Museum
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 12/15/23 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 12/15/23

An Old New York City Family Home - Merchant's House Museum

The Merchant’s House Museum was the home of Seabury Tredwell, a New York City prosperous hardware merchant, and his family for over 100 years.

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A Former Batalha Monastery - Santa Maria da Vitoria
Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 12/8/23 Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 12/8/23

A Former Batalha Monastery - Santa Maria da Vitoria

This UNESCO World Heritage site was built in gratitude for the glorious Portuguese victory over the Spanish in 1385, in the Battle of Aljubarrota.

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Impressive Hudson River Valley Ruins - The Cornish Ruins
Historic State Parks Kevin Durst 12/8/23 Historic State Parks Kevin Durst 12/8/23

Impressive Hudson River Valley Ruins - The Cornish Ruins

The Cornish ruins are a part of the Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve, and offers a glimpse into the past, with the ruins of industrialist Edward Cornish’s 650-acre gilded age estate.

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The Elaborate Former Porto Stock Exchange - Bolsa Palace
Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 12/8/23 Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 12/8/23

The Elaborate Former Porto Stock Exchange - Bolsa Palace

Bolsa Palace is the Stock Exchange Palace in Porto, Portugal. The Palace was built in the 19th century by the city’s Commercial Association and is located in the Infante D. Henrique Square in the historical center of Porto and is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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The Crowning Place For Scottish Kings - Scone Palace
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 12/1/23 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 12/1/23

The Crowning Place For Scottish Kings - Scone Palace

Scone Palace is the family home of the Earls of Mansfield and the crowning place of Scottish kings. The interior of the palace is furnished and loaded with family memorabilia.

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A Pilgrimage Shrine - Fatima, Portugal
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 12/1/23 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 12/1/23

A Pilgrimage Shrine - Fatima, Portugal

Fatima is town in central Portugal, known primarily for its religious significance in the Catholic faith.

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Known For It’s Port Wine - Porto, Portugal
City Walks Kevin Durst 12/1/23 City Walks Kevin Durst 12/1/23

Known For It’s Port Wine - Porto, Portugal

The vibrant northern Portugal city of Porto offers a blend of history, culture and cuisine.

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The Compact Capital Of Scotland - Edinburgh
City Walks Kevin Durst 11/24/23 City Walks Kevin Durst 11/24/23

The Compact Capital Of Scotland - Edinburgh

Edinburgh is considered Scotland’s white collared city and has been recognized as the capital of Scotland since the 15th century. It is the second most populated city in Scotland

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Two Churches Side By Side - Carmo & Carmelitas Church
Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 11/24/23 Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 11/24/23

Two Churches Side By Side - Carmo & Carmelitas Church

Located in downtown Porto, you will find what appears to be an enormous church, but it is actually three different buildings.

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Home Of Portugal’s Big Waves - Nazare
Seaside Towns Kevin Durst 11/24/23 Seaside Towns Kevin Durst 11/24/23

Home Of Portugal’s Big Waves - Nazare

Nazare is famed for the giant waves that form in the winter thanks to an underground canyon just north of the town.

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A Medieval Walled City In Portugal - Obidos
Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 11/17/23 Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 11/17/23

A Medieval Walled City In Portugal - Obidos

Visiting Obidos today is like visiting the charm and cultural scene of Portugal’s past. You can walk the ancient wall that surrounds the city, taking in the panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

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Built By Daniel & Caleb Smith - Caleb Smith State Park
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 11/17/23 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 11/17/23

Built By Daniel & Caleb Smith - Caleb Smith State Park

Caleb Smith Preserve contains the historic home of Caleb and his father Daniel Smith II. Caleb, the grandson of Richard “Bull” Smith, and was a member of the New York Assembly and a Suffolk County Judge.

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A Richly Decorated Portuguese Cathedral - Porto Cathedral
Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 11/17/23 Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 11/17/23

A Richly Decorated Portuguese Cathedral - Porto Cathedral

Porto Cathedral was started in the 12th century, and reached the size it is today in the 13th century, with the cloisters being added in the 14th century.

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The Largest Unfinished Catholic Church In The World - Sagrada Familia
Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 11/10/23 Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 11/10/23

The Largest Unfinished Catholic Church In The World - Sagrada Familia

The groundbreaking was on March 19, 1882 and the construction will continue well into 2026, and the building facade design is taken from the holy scriptures and nature as models. When completed, the building will have eighteen towers.

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The Largest Cathedral In Ireland - St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 11/10/23 Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 11/10/23

The Largest Cathedral In Ireland - St. Patrick’s Cathedral

St. Patrick’s is the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland and dates from 1230

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A Hudson Valley Victorian Castle Resort - Mohonk Mountain House
Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 11/10/23 Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 11/10/23

A Hudson Valley Victorian Castle Resort - Mohonk Mountain House

The Mohonk Mountain House is a historic and iconic resort located in the Catskill Mountain on the Shawangunk Ridge, on the shores of Lake Mohonk, near New Paltz, New York.

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Algarve Sea Caves & Beaches - Lagos, Portugal
Seaside Towns Kevin Durst 11/3/23 Seaside Towns Kevin Durst 11/3/23

Algarve Sea Caves & Beaches - Lagos, Portugal

The caves and beaches of Lagos are best seen by from the water, so taking a boat tour will offer you a unique perspective of the Algarve’s rugged coastline.

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Saved By ‘Reader’s Digest’ Co-Founder - Boscobel
House Museum Kevin Durst 11/3/23 House Museum Kevin Durst 11/3/23

Saved By ‘Reader’s Digest’ Co-Founder - Boscobel

Boscobel is a historic house museum located in Garrison, New York. It was built between 1804 and 1808 as the dream house of wealthy Loyalist, States Morris Dyckman in Montrose, New York.

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Home Of The Stone Of Eloquence - Blarney Castle
Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 11/3/23 Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 11/3/23

Home Of The Stone Of Eloquence - Blarney Castle

The present Blarney Castle is the third structure to be erected on the site and was built by Dermot MacCarthy in 1446. The famous Blarney Stone is at the top of the castle

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The Seat Of The Archbishop Of Naples - Cathedral of Assumption of Mary
Kevin Durst 10/27/23 Kevin Durst 10/27/23

The Seat Of The Archbishop Of Naples - Cathedral of Assumption of Mary

The present cathedral was commissioned by King Charles I of Anjou and was built between 13th and 14th century.

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