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"Shakespeare's gravestone in Holy Trinity Church Stratford is one of England's most visited landmarks."
"Dear old BP is still standing and that is the main thing."
"He plans a surprise, ordering a major renovation to the Coliseum, digging a vast labyrinth beneath the arena floor."
"Ardo Roman fort in Scotland... it's an absolutely astonishing sight."
"Hagia Sophia, one of the most amazing structures."
"The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse is the oldest structure in Palm Beach County, built in 1860. You can climb inside to the observation deck—it is 12 for adults or six dollars for children."
"The USS Ling is a World War II-era submarine that is literally stuck in the mud in New Jersey."
"As the rhythm of daily life hits its stride, the famous Spanish Steps today adorned with azaleas filled with people for over 200 years."
"The Great Wall of China is the most extensive structure ever created by man."
"The Great Pyramid of Giza needs no introduction."
"Cape Elizabeth features the iconic Portland Headlight, the oldest lighthouse in Maine."
"The Cologne Cathedral: largest Gothic church in Northern Europe."
"The Golden Gate Bridge in the USA: an iconic symbol defying critics and praised for its art deco design and trademark red color."
"The White House is over 229 years old and boy has it seen a lot."
"Dover Castle is located in Kent overlooking the sea and the southeastern coast of England."
"The Hollywood Walk of Fame consists of over 2,700 stars on the ground as you walk along the sidewalks for 15 blocks along Hollywood Boulevard. It is considered a historical landmark."
"Machu Picchu's existence was not widely known until it was rediscovered in 1911."
"The palace was named Siguria, which meant Lion Rock, fitting as one of the most striking features of this city is the lion entrance."
"The Edinburgh Castle is one of the oldest fortified places in all Europe."
"The first ever skyscraper... the Home Insurance Building."
"120 feet of bronze, wrapped around an iron and stone skeleton, the Colossus was so large, it was said its fingers were the size of a man."
"It's almost as if the ancient Britons carved the white horse for some higher power to look down on from above."
"Khufu’s Great Pyramid is the oldest and only one to survive."
"Stonehenge is perhaps one of the world's most famous prehistoric monuments."
"The Flamingo Hotel is the oldest hotel on the strip, opening in 1946."
"The Eiffel Tower however is still standing strong and has been repaired repainted and is secure as one of France's most beloved landmarks."
"The oldest masonry Dam in all of Europe and might even be the oldest Dam of its kind in the entire world."
"The Pantheon is the world's oldest building still in regular use, built by the emperor Hadrian sometime around 126 A.D."
"The Brandenburg Gate has been the centerpiece for numerous tumultuous periods in German history."
"What's really the shining star here in Philippi which is the first land battle of the civil war is the covered bridge."
"Visit the Holy Trinity column A UNESCO world heritage site and one of the largest Baroque sculptures in Europe."
"The catacombs of Paris, the Empire of death beneath the city of lights."
"The original lighthouse on Machias dates back to the 1830s, but the birds have been here longer."
"It's truly a stunning landmark in the heart of Sydney showcasing vintage architecture and intricate interior details."
"It was actually the tallest structure in the Western Hemisphere for several years after it was completed."
"Welcome to Glastonbury Tor, one of the most famous and sacred landmarks in the West Country."
"The station held the distinction of being the tallest building in the west when it first opened."
"Barbados has the oldest Jewish synagogue in the Western Hemisphere."
"The Great Pyramid of Giza, final resting place of King Khufu, over 140 meters from bottom to top, no wonder it still pulls in the crowds."
"This is the Church Street Pier from 1897."
"Offa's Dyke is a spectacular ancient earthwork that splits the nations of England and Wales."
"The Uji Bridge itself is an important part of history, constructed more than 1,300 years ago."
"The Great Pyramid of Giza...is one of the oldest and most iconic structures in the world."
"Hadrian's Wall still stands to this day."
"These giant stones have been standing in a circle since the Stone Age."
"Yu Gardens is a pride for every Shanghainese, built in the 16th century AD by a governor for his father."
"The centerpiece of the Chateau is the spectacular double spiral staircase, climbing three floors."
"We are at Lake Compounce, America's first amusement park."
"Belgrade Fortress occupies likely the most historic part of Belgrade city."
"Charles Bridge is considered a symbol of Prague's rich history and is one of the must-see attractions in the city."
"The Greeks building their religious structures on the Acropolis and then down below the meeting and marketplace."
"It was one of the largest buildings in the world at the time."
"Well, that's it for this week. Thanks for watching. Join us next time when we finally make it over the amazing Pontcysyllte Aqueduct."
"The Lions Gate, the main gate to the Citadel of Mycenae, is one of the more stunning structures of all of early antiquity."
"It's the oldest public theatre in Europe, built in 1612."
"This enormous building was part of a massive complex completed in 13 AD that included The Forum, Tran's column, and an immense bronze statue of Trun."
"Hadrian's Wall, built in the second century A.D. on the orders of Emperor Hadrian, marked the northwest limit of the Roman Empire."
"The Brooklyn Bridge opens, a miraculous construction seemingly well ahead of its time."
"I'm standing, looking at the White Tower, begun by William the Conqueror pretty much a thousand years ago."
"The Gothic Kaunas Castle was a cornerstone for the city, built somewhere in the 14th century."
"The tower of Belem, which greeted mariners upon their return to Portugal."
"The original Landmark designation was based on the theme conservation of Natural Resources."
"The Central Market was the biggest market in Asia at the time of its grand opening in 1937."
"This gate is called Porta San Sebastiano, which is part of the Aurelian walls that surrounded Rome in ancient times."
"The Temple of Carnac is one of the largest religious sites in the entire history of the world."
"The Great Pyramid of Cholula stands as the world's largest by volume."
"Monsan Michelle is the name of an island capped by an Abbey that seems to defy gravity."
"Serpent Mound, internationally known and officially a National Historic Landmark."
"The oldest operating roller coaster in the UK operating from 1920 through until 2007, was destroyed by a fire, rebuilt, and opened in 2015."
"For nearly half a century, standing in proud isolation at the harbor end of the esplanade was this magnificent piece of confectionery, the original Weymouth Pavilion."
"Consider the Hollywood Tower Hotel, a legendary fallen star, its elegant silhouette casts a shadow that stretches to us across the generations."
"By 1990 the tilt had reached 5.5 degrees or about 17 feet out of plumb."