Places
Top Destinations
Latest Places
Most Popular Places
Random Place
Lists
Itineraries
Add a Place
Download the App
Latest Places
View All Places »
Agra, India
Statue of Lord Laddu Gopal
27.1951, 78.0212
Englishtown, Nova Scotia
Giant MacAskill’s Grave
46.2875, -60.5399
Jakes Landing, Nova Scotia
Kejimkujik Petroglyphs
44.3884, -65.2148
Vietnam
TĂ MĂ¡ Stream
14.1546, 108.7971
Top Destinations
View All Destinations »
Countries
Australia
Canada
China
France
Germany
India
Italy
Japan
Cities
Amsterdam
Barcelona
Beijing
Berlin
Boston
Budapest
Chicago
London
Los Angeles
Mexico City
Montreal
Moscow
New Orleans
New York City
Paris
Philadelphia
Rome
San Francisco
Seattle
Stockholm
Tokyo
Toronto
Vienna
Washington, D.C.
Foods
Latest Places to Eat & Drink
View All Places to Eat »
Indian Arts Center
Steaming Tender Restaurant
Tiptree Jam Museum
The Reading Room
The Mountain House
Stories
Recent Stories
All Stories
Video
Podcast
Most Recent Stories
View All Stories »
Andrew Phung’s Favorite Calgary Spots
Sponsored By Travel Alberta
8 Gargoyles and Grotesques Hiding in Plain Sight
Only-in-Anchorage Winter Traditions
Sponsored By Visit Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage: A City Within the Wild
Sponsored By Visit Anchorage, Alaska
Newsletters
Sign In
Join
Sign In
Join
Places near me
Random place
1728 Items Tagged
Military
Share
Le Castella, Italy
Castello Aragonese (Aragonese Castle)
This scenic fortress dates back at least 2,400 years to the time of Magna Graecia.
Glastonbury, Connecticut
Nike Missile Site HA-26
Inside a state forest, the forgotten remains of a Cold War defensive installation.
Singapore
Berlin Wall in Singapore
Two panes of the massive Cold War artifact are on display at the National University of Singapore.
Glynn, Northern Ireland
502nd (Ulster) Squadron Mural
A painting to honor the oldest reserve squadron in the Royal Air Force.
Leiden, Netherlands
De Leidse Zeemijn (Leiden's Naval Mine)
The remnants of a WWI naval mine that once terrorized the country now decorates a street.
San Donato-Moro, Italy
Moro River Canadian War Cemetery
The largest Canadian war cemetery in Italy commemorates those who died in one of the bloodiest battles of the Italian campaign during World War II.
Farnham, England
Waverley Abbey
The ruins of a 12th-century Cistercian monastery can be found alongside World War II tank traps and pillboxes.
Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City National Cemetery
Though the name might suggest otherwise, this is an American cemetery.
Tokyo, Japan
War-Damaged Utility Pole Monument
A sad reminder of the World War II bombing stands largely unnoticed on a street corner.
cemeteries
Three Headstones in American Military Cemeteries Bear Swastikas
But not for much longer.
Jettingen-Scheppach, Germany
Kuno II
The world's first jet-powered aircraft were assembled by the Germans in this secret factory in the forest during WWII.
Kragujevac, Serbia
Knežev Arsenal
The ruins of a military-industrial complex now host concerts and more.
Fossoli, Italy
Fossoli Camp
After World War II, this former concentration camp in Northern Italy became a refuge for those displaced by the war.
Vicenza, Italy
Torre Bissara
One of the tallest bell towers in Italy plays a particular melody at just two times each day.
Brno, Czechia
Church of Blessed Maria Restituta Kafka
A striking, modern church devoted to a nun who loved God and beer.
Augsburg, Germany
Steinerner Mann (Stone Man)
Legend says this sculpture commemorates a brave baker who rescued the city in the Thirty Years' War.
Bassano del Grappa, Italy
Ponte degli Alpini
Destroyed numerous times, this centuries-old bridge has always been rebuilt with its original design.
music
For Sale: The First Printing of 'The Star-Spangled Banner'
A celebration of freedom, published next to advertisements for the slave trade.
Previous
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Next
Questions or Feedback?
Contact Us
Preorder
America Obscura
Today!
A road trip into the hidden heart of America—a love letter to the strange, fantastic, and beautiful corners of the United States. Available Nov 10, 2026.
Preorder Now!
We'd Like You to Like Us
Like Atlas Obscura and get our latest and greatest stories in your Facebook feed.
aoc-full-screen
aoc-heart-solid
aoc-compass
aoc-flipboard
aoc-globe
aoc-pocket
aoc-share
aoc-cancel
aoc-video
aoc-building
aoc-clock
aoc-clipboard
aoc-help
aoc-arrow-right
aoc-arrow-left
aoc-ticket
aoc-place-entry
aoc-facebook
aoc-instagram
aoc-facebook-share
aoc-reddit
aoc-rss
aoc-twitter
aoc-accommodation
aoc-activity-level
aoc-add-a-photo
aoc-add-box
aoc-add-shape
aoc-arrow-forward
aoc-been-here
aoc-chat-bubbles
aoc-close
aoc-expand-more
aoc-expand-less
aoc-forum-flag
aoc-group-size
aoc-heart-outline
aoc-heart-solid
aoc-home
aoc-important
aoc-knife-fork
aoc-library-books
aoc-link
aoc-list-circle-bullets
aoc-list
aoc-location-add
aoc-location
aoc-mail
aoc-map
aoc-menu
aoc-more-horizontal
aoc-my-location
aoc-near-me
aoc-notifications-alert
aoc-notifications-mentions
aoc-notifications-muted
aoc-notifications-tracking
aoc-open-in-new
aoc-pencil
aoc-person
aoc-pinned
aoc-plane-takeoff
aoc-plane
passport-plane
aoc-print
aoc-reply
aoc-search
aoc-shuffle
aoc-star
aoc-subject
aoc-trip-style
aoc-unpinned
aoc-send
aoc-phone
aoc-apps
aoc-lock
aoc-verified
aoc-headphones
aoc-pinterest
aoc-whatsapp
aoc-whatsapp-share
aoc-chat-bubbles
aoc-google-color