Archives: Atlas Obscuras

May 18th National Cemetery

Discover May 18th National Cemetery in Gwangju, South Korea: This cemetery is dedicated to the people who died fighting for democracy in South Korea.

Boston Hotel Buckminster

Discover Boston Hotel Buckminster in Boston, Massachusetts: This hotel was the site of major events in sports and radio history. It was also used as a detention center during World War II.

East Jersey Old Town Village

Discover East Jersey Old Town Village in Piscataway, New Jersey: A historic town sits upon the site of a long-lost 18th-century trading community.

Fajãs of São Jorge

Discover Fajãs of São Jorge in São Jorge, Portugal: Bits of flat terrain surrounded by cliffs make one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Azores.

Kurth Kiln

Discover Kurth Kiln in Gembrook, Australia: This kiln was erected to produce charcoal for gas producer units during World War II.

Heaven On Seven

Discover Heaven On Seven in Chicago, Illinois: Hidden on the 7th floor of a historic building, this Cajun spot features wall-to-wall bottles of hot sauce.

Fort A Site

Discover Fort A Site in Cape Girardeau, Missouri: This former Union fort commands a fine view of downtown Cape Girardeau and the Mississippi River.

Benedict Arnold’s London Residence

Discover Benedict Arnold's London Residence in London, England: A commemorative plaque at the door pays tribute to an "American Patriot" known for his betrayal.

Montale

Discover Montale in Città di San Marino, San Marino: The smaller of the three towers of San Marino is a former prison inaccessible from the ground level.

Elk Island National Park

Discover Elk Island National Park in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta: Watch bison, elk, and other wild animals up close at this national park.

Junaluska

Discover Junaluska in Boone, North Carolina: One of the oldest Black communities in western North Carolina and one of the largest Black Mennonite congregations in the country.

‘The Pharmacist’

Discover 'The Pharmacist' in Alexandria, Virginia: This pharmacist and his patient greet visitors to the National Community Pharmacists Association.

VisArt Video

Discover VisArt Video in Charlotte, North Carolina: Rare videos and memorabilia await visitors inside this unique store.

Illsan Lake Park

Discover Illsan Lake Park in Goyang-si, South Korea: Home to the largest artificial lake in Asia.

De Brandgrens (The Blaze Boundary)

Discover De Brandgrens (The Blaze Boundary) in Rotterdam, Netherlands: These lights mark the area of Rotterdam that was bombed and burned in 1940.

The Basalt Organ

Discover The Basalt Organ in Kisapáti, Hungary: Take a hike to this unique rock formation formed by lava flows.

The Bronze Relief of Edward Bright

Discover The Bronze Relief of Edward Bright in Essex, England: Known as the "The Fat Man of Maldon," Bright was a larger-than-life figure.

Poseokjeong Pavilion

Discover Poseokjeong Pavilion in Gyeongju, South Korea: All that remains of an ancient royal palace is a water channel that was used for drinking games.

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