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Regensburg, Germany
Wurstkuchl (Sausage Kitchen)
This riverside restaurant has been serving customers since 1146.
South Pittsburg, Tennessee
Nickajack Cave
This large cave is a summer home to thousands of bats and has a rich history dating back to prehistoric times.
Del Norte, Colorado
Madonna of Penitente Canyon
A mural of the Virgin of Guadalupe painted on the rock wall by canyon's religious namesake.
communist architecture
Bulgaria's Abandoned Communist Monument Gets a Lifeline
The Buzludzha Memorial House has a polarizing history and an uncertain future.
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The Last Stand of Brooklyn’s Underground Railroad
A rowhouse with a storied history is facing demolition.
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18 Unforgettable Stairways That Are a Step Above
Atlas Obscura readers shared the most remarkable collections of risers and treads that they've ever encountered.
Salamanca, Spain
Cave of Salamanca
A hidden medieval crypt where a famous legend says the devil used to teach black magic.
Wortley, England
Wortley Top Forge
This industrial museum is based on one of the oldest standing iron forges in the U.K.
New Orleans, Louisiana
La Belle Nouvelle Orleans Antiques
This unique shop is full of memento mori art, antique medical equipment, secret society paraphernalia, and historical relics.
Newhaven, England
Newhaven Fort
A Victorian Fort built into the chalky cliffs that overlook the English Channel.
Toronto, Ontario
Redpath Sugar Refinery Museum
In the back of a bustling factory lurks a quiet museum honoring the history of Canadian sugar manufacturing.
Haddam, Connecticut
Haddam Shad Museum
Springtime is go time for this repurposed shack and the fish it venerates.
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
PukarĂ¡ de Quitor
The ruins of a pre-Columbian fortress city so secure it held off the Spanish conquistadors for over 20 years.
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After Automats Died in New York, They Flourished in the Netherlands
The "waiterless" restaurants were once iconic symbols of the Big Apple.
Wallace, Idaho
Pulaski Tunnel Trail
This trail leads to a mine that was used as a sanctuary during the Great Fire of 1910.
Statesville, North Carolina
Fort Dobbs
North Carolina's only restored fort from the French and Indian War.
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Diving Into the Submerged History of Summer, Lake Tahoe–Style
3D models of sunken boats mean there's lots to explore—even for those who want to stay dry.
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