Atlasobscura

Haroune Aqueduct in Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, Morocco

Nestled amidst the rolling hills of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun lies an interesting s...

‘Djoseph et Françwès’ in Namur, Belgium

In the town square of Namur stands a bizarre piece of art: a pair of bronze sta...

Institute Menezes Braganza in Panaji, India

Institute Menezes Braganza is a cultural institute located in Panaji, the capit...

Ayré Barèges Funicular in Barèges, France

A leisurely mountain hike from Barèges follows the tracks of an abandoned funic...

The Martyrs’ Cross in Edinburgh, Scotland

Old St. Paul's Episcopal Church stands a stone's throw away from the western ex...

Dalhousie Springs in Witjira, Australia

The lush green oasis of Witjira-Dalhousie Springs stands in stark contrast to t...

A Devilish New Species Discovered in Big Bend National ...

In March 2024, Deb Manley, a volunteer in Big Bend National Park, Texas, uploade...

Vergelegen Camphor Trees in Cape Town, South Africa

Towering over Vergelegen House and providing ample shade for visitors passing t...

Mimes Directing Traffic in Bogotá Had Surprisingly Loud...

When the clock strikes 5 p.m. in Bogotá, a horde of cars finds itself stuck in a...

Syrena Bakery in Brooklyn, New York

Arrive early on Tłusty Czwartek, or “Fat Thursday” at Syrena Bakery and you’ll ...

Temple Bar in London, England

After the Great Fire of London in 1666, famed architect Sir Christopher Wren de...

Krokodil im Kanal in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Freiburg is sometimes called the “Venice of Germany” due to its many little can...

Freiburg Breadmeasures in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Standardized measures are a ubiquitous part of our lives, from cans to shots to...

Bar Marsella in Barcelona, Spain

Picasso, Hemingway, and Dalí walk into a bar… Well, even though they probably d...

Rectoría del Señor de La Humildad (Manzanares Chapel) i...

In the 16th Century, Hernán Cortes—conqueror of Tenochtitlán and the first gove...

Bone Buddhas at Isshin-ji Temple in Osaka, Japan

Founded in 1185, Isshin-ji in the Tennōji ward of Osaka is known as a unique te...

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