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Taghazout, Morocco
Taghazout Community Skatepark
A home for skateboarders with sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean in Morocco.
Naples, Italy
Bar Nilo
Locals pay their respects at a shrine to soccer player Diego Maradona—which claims to contain a real lock of his hair.
List
10 Places to Get in the Wimbledon Spirit
A tour of all things tennis, from famous rackets to hidden courts to wax figures.
Ipswich, England
Alexander Obolensky Statue
A bronze and stone statue made to recognize the life and career of a Russian aristocrat turned English rugby player.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Old Town Walls Basketball Courts
Picturesque basketball courts sheltered by historical defensive walls and with an enviable sea view.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts
Boston Marathon Starting Line
This pavement line and accompanying statue commemorates the starting point for the world's oldest annual marathon.
lakes
5 Wild Tales of Riding the Waves
Surf’s up from Hawaii to the Great Lakes to the troposphere.
Ipswich, England
Bobby Robson Statue
A life-sized statue commemorating the former manager of Ipswich's football team.
Miami, Florida
Bobblehead Museum
This extensive display of bobbleheads is a tribute to one of the most unique pieces of sports memorabilia.
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Atlas Obscura’s Guide to Nebraska’s Wackiest and Most Wondrous Summer Events
From the “World’s Largest Chicken Dance” to a week-long star party, don’t miss these funky events in the Cornhusker State.
Birmingham, England
Ozzy the Bull
A gigantic mechanical bull rages over unsuspecting passengers at Birmingham’s central station.
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The World’s Most Remote Triathlon Involves Bird Eggs, a Volcano, and Bananas
Tau’a Rapa Nui continues to fight for its place against shifting tides.
Southport, England
Red Rum Mural
A striking piece of street art in Southport depicting a much-loved racehorse.
Trogir, Croatia
Igralište Batarija
The local club's soccer field is practically surrounded by UNESCO-protected monuments.
Montevideo, Uruguay
Museo Andes 1972
Curated with the cooperation of the passengers and their families, this museum tells the story of the 29 victims and 16 survivors of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571.
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The Women Who Overcame Insults and Even Death to Become Athletes
From bow-wielding Amazons to the trash-talking, 18th-century “Mother of Boxing.”
Borovets, Bulgaria
Abandoned Ski Jump
A crumbling monument to a now locally-extinct sport in Bulgaria's oldest ski resort.
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12 Amazing Athletic Competitions You Should Be Watching
Plus: More than 100 offbeat destinations for sports fans who can't make it to the big game.
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