Roderick's User Profile - Atlas Obscura
Places near me Random place
Leaderboard Highlights
Roderick's activity rankings
1st
Places visited in Isla Mujeres, Mexico
1st
Places visited in Luján de Cuyo, Argentina
5th
Places visited in Argentina
Loading map...
Oslo, Norway

The Devil of Oslo

In downtown Oslo, a menacing and terrifying relief clings to a church wall.
Runar Added by Runar
Oslo, Norway

Oslo Opera House

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.
Sunniva Added by Sunniva
Oslo, Norway

'She Lies'

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.
Added by DenverApplehans
Oslo, Norway

Vigeland Sculpture Park

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."
stanestane Added by stanestane
Paris, France

Le Stryge

This demon atop the Notre-Dame de Paris looks utterly bored.
Monsieur Mictlan Added by Monsieur Mictlan
Paris, France

Paris Point Zero

The very center of Paris is surrounded by a bevy of strange good luck rituals.
EricGrundhauser Added by EricGrundhauser
Malmö, Sweden

Turning Torso

Swedish skyscraper with a 90° twist.
Dampo Added by Dampo
Malmö, Sweden

'The Knotted Gun'

This poignant sculpture of a gnarled weapon is a symbol of non-violence.
Hans Peter Added by Hans Peter
Malmö, Sweden

Malmo Möllestenen (The Malmo Millstone)

This millstone commemorates a gruesome tale that may have been the source of the city's name.
CoolCrab Added by CoolCrab
Orlando, Florida

Discovery Island

Disney's abandoned animal island is now an overgrown ruin that was almost the coolest attraction ever.
Added by nonononono
Lake Buena Vista, Florida

River Country

Disney World's very first waterpark is now an abandoned ruin being reclaimed by the swamp.
gowens Added by gowens
Orlando, Florida

Progress City Model

A glimpse at Walt Disney's vision for a "community of tomorrow," in miniature.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Isla Mujeres, Mexico

Joyxee Island

One man's fulfilled dream of living on an artificial island made of recycled plastic bottles.
christinehelenrose Added by christinehelenrose
Isla Mujeres, Mexico

Isla Mujeres Sea-View Cemetery

An island graveyard with spectacular views of the Caribbean.
linkogecko Added by linkogecko
Isla Mujeres, Mexico

Conch Shell House

Beach instrument turned bed and breakfast.
serflac Added by serflac
Cancún, Mexico

Museo Subacuático de Arte

Underwater art project will double as a massive artificial coral reef to help regenerate the damaged ecosystem.
Cozumel, Mexico

San Gervasio

The ruins of an important pilgrimage destination for worshippers of a Maya fertility goddess.
linkogecko Added by linkogecko
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Xaman-Há Ruins

Few of the many visitors to this resort town know of its hidden Maya ruins.
linkogecko Added by linkogecko
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Polé (Xcaret Archaeological Site)

One of Mexico's least-visited archaeological sites is tucked away inside a theme park.
linkogecko Added by linkogecko
Algarrobo, Chile

World's Largest Swimming Pool

A record-breaking pool that uses computers to turn ocean water into cleaner, private swimming water.
EricGrundhauser Added by EricGrundhauser
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Biblioteca Nacional do Brasil

The largest library in Latin America owes its existence to an Old World earthquake and a Napoleonic invasion.
Tony Dunnell Added by Tony Dunnell
Colonia Del Sacramento, Uruguay

Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse

Constructed on the ruins of a convent, this tower saved countless lives.
Added by Jeremy D
Ichigualasto, Argentina

Ischigualasto

Massive rock sculptures formed during the time of the dinosaurs still stand undisturbed.
Nicholas Jackson Added by Nicholas Jackson
Luján de Cuyo, Argentina

Puente del Inca

A brightly colored natural bridge formed by mineral-rich hot springs high up in the Andes.
Added by JoJo