Mitchell Caverns in Essex, California

These caverns in an isolated corner of the Mojave Desert offer spectacular views inside and out.#route66 #mountains #caves #section-Atlas
Mitchell Caverns

Mitchell Caverns

These caverns in an isolated corner of the Mojave Desert offer spectacular views inside and out.

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Hôtel Cathédrale Unexploded Shell in Strasbourg, France

A remnant of the Franco-Prussian War, lodged in the city's walls.#architecture #warrelic #war #section-Atlas
Hôtel Cathédrale Unexploded Shell

Hôtel Cathédrale Unexploded Shell

A remnant of the Franco-Prussian War, lodged in the city's walls.

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Lucy Tower in Lincoln, England

Remains of a keep that was built shortly after the Norman conquest of England.#norman #castles #towers #section-Atlas
Lucy Tower

Lucy Tower

Remains of a keep that was built shortly after the Norman conquest of England.

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Santa Maria La Scala in Acireale, Italy

A hidden fishing village on Sicily's Ionian coast, known for the legend of a shepherd, a nymph, and a jealous Cyclops.#mythology #villages #section-Atlas
Santa Maria La Scala

Santa Maria La Scala

A hidden fishing village on Sicily's Ionian coast, known for the legend of a shepherd, a nymph, and a jealous Cyclops.

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The Athens University History Museum (Kleanthis House) in Athens, Greece#architecture #universities #museums #section-Atlas
The Athens University History Museum (Kleanthis House)
The Athens University History Museum (Kleanthis House)

The Acropolis house that became Modern Greece’s first university.

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Museum of Illusions in Zagreb, Croatia

The original location of a global franchise in Zagreb stands out for exhibits that challenge perceptions.#puzzles #opticalillusions #museums #section-Atlas
Museum of Illusions

Museum of Illusions

The original location of a global franchise in Zagreb stands out for exhibits that challenge perceptions.

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Hubbard Park in Meriden, Connecticut

Home of the Daffodil Festival, Castle Craig, and a ghostly hound.#hiking #parks #section-Atlas
Hubbard Park

Hubbard Park

Home of the Daffodil Festival, Castle Craig, and a ghostly hound.

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Parque Natural de las Dunas de Corralejo in Corralejo, Spain

Park in the Canary Islands renowned for white dunes that contrast with the turquoise waters of the Atlantic.#nationalparks #dunes #deserts #section-Atlas
Parque Natural de las Dunas de Corralejo

Parque Natural de las Dunas de Corralejo

Park in the Canary Islands renowned for white dunes that contrast with the turquoise waters of the Atlantic.

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Grave of Felix Schlag in Owosso, Michigan

Largely unknown designer of the Jefferson nickel, one of the most iconic coins in U.S. history.#graves #gravestones #design #coins #section-Atlas
Grave of Felix Schlag

Grave of Felix Schlag

Largely unknown designer of the Jefferson nickel, one of the most iconic coins in U.S. history.

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‘Dogs Out of God’s House’ Inscription in Andenne, Belgium

Old signage above the doors of a church with an amusing backstory.#signs #dogs #churches #section-Atlas
‘Dogs Out of God’s House’ Inscription

‘Dogs Out of God’s House’ Inscription

Old signage above the doors of a church with an amusing backstory.

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