Discover Lyndhurst War Memorial in Lyndhurst, England: The famous Alice Liddell designed this memorial after losing her sons in World War I.
Archives: Atlas Obscuras
Old Stockbridge Market
Discover Old Stockbridge Market in Edinburgh, Scotland: The remnants of a facade from a 19th-century market stall emporium.
Temple of Portunus
Discover Temple of Portunus in Rome, Italy: This small, ancient Roman temple was once a church dedicated to the patron saint of penitents.
Shrine of Hercules Curinus
Discover Shrine of Hercules Curinus in Sulmona, Italy: The ruins of this temple were later chosen by Pope Celestine V to found an abbey and a hermitage.
Ferns of the World
Discover Ferns of the World in Decatur, Georgia: This collection of ferns from across the globe is the largest assortment in the United States.
Columbo Sahib’s Tomb
Discover Columbo Sahib’s Tomb in Dhaka, Bangladesh: Hidden under the thick tropical vegetation of a cemetery is the tomb of Columbo Sahib.
Mary Hardy MacArthur Memorial
Discover Mary Hardy MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk, Virginia: The childhood home of the famous general's mother is now a small, walled garden.
Bearsden Roman Bathhouse
Discover Bearsden Roman Bathhouse in Glasgow, Scotland: Remnants of the Roman empire's northern frontier nestled in suburban Glasgow.
Simrislundsristningen (Simrislund Carvings)
Discover Simrislundsristningen (Simrislund Carvings) in Simrishamn, Sweden: These Bronze Age rock carvings are among the oldest in the region.
Bukovička Banja Park
Discover Bukovička Banja Park in Aranđelovac, Serbia: This spa park features an open-air museum of abstract marble sculptures.
Wampahoofus Trail
Discover Wampahoofus Trail in Underhill, Vermont: This path is named for a mythical half-boar, half-deer creature that once roamed the Green Mountains.
Rainbow Tomatoes Garden
Discover Rainbow Tomatoes Garden in East Greenville, Pennsylvania: This roadside stand packs 300-plus varieties of tomatoes, from "Maiden's Fire" to "Kaleidoscopic Jewel.".
Giant Toonie
Discover Giant Toonie in Campbellford, Ontario: This giant Canadian coin is a monument to the artist who created its iconic emblem.
Hormuz Island
Discover Hormuz Island in Hormuz, Iran: The colorful soil of Iran’s "Rainbow Island" attracts artists and nature lovers.
Cascata Grande di Isola del Liri
Discover Cascata Grande di Isola del Liri in Isola del Liri, Italy: Italy's only urban waterfall has enchanted artists and travelers for centuries.
Der Lichtbringer (The Bearer of Light)
Discover Der Lichtbringer (The Bearer of Light) in Bremen, Germany: A stunning gilt bronze relief denounced by Hitler as "degenerate art"—even though it was dedicated to the Nazi leader.
Chiesa di San Pietro (Church of Saint Peter)
Discover Chiesa di San Pietro (Church of Saint Peter) in Segni, Italy: At this medieval church, Thomas Beckett was cantonized as a martyr.
The Höglund Dugout
Discover The Höglund Dugout in Lindsborg, Kansas: This mid-19th-century dugout was once home to a Swedish family as they erected their homestead.
Castle Lug
Discover Castle Lug in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland: This castle once belonged to one of the most prominent families of medieval Carrickfergus.
‘Ursus’
Discover 'Ursus' in Trieste, Italy: This historic floating crane became an unlikely symbol of the port of Trieste.