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London, England

Kingsway Tramway Subway

A forgotten underground railway once whooshed trams beneath London.
Tabor, Czechia

The Tunnels of Tabor

Hidden tunnels have sheltered the people of a Czech town for centuries.
Visoko, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Ravne Tunnels

A network of tunnels connecting Bosnia’s ‘ancient pyramids’—or maybe just an abandoned mine?
Surrey, England

Reigate Tunnel

First road tunnel in England.
Green-Wood Cemetery, overlooking New York Harbor.
cemeteries

Where Our Team Looked for Joy During Pandemic Lockdowns

Five years after the initial COVID-19 lockdown, the AO team reflects on the places that brought them joy, comfort, and connection during a difficult time.
The Podcast Team June 14, 2025
Echo Park Time Travel Mart.
speakeasies

Atlas Obscura Presents: Traveling Back in Time for Coconut Cake With The Sporkful

In search of an elusive slice of coconut cake, Dan Pashman of The Sporkful takes a detour through LA’s abandoned underground tunnel system, visiting a former speakeasy and an unusual store along the way.
The Podcast Team June 8, 2025
Entrance to the Mount Carmel Tunnel
List

12 Incredible Caves and Caverns Hidden in National Parks

Underground or inside, each spot on this list is more than meets the eye.
Roxanne Hoorn May 9, 2025
New Taipei City, Taiwan

Sandiaoling Bike Tunnel

A century-old rail tunnel turned eco-friendly cycling path.
Walferdange, Luxembourg

Raschpëtzer Qanat

A Roman water tunnel still flows 2,000 years on.
Sheffield, England

Sheffield Megatron

Explore these Victorian-era tunnels under a bustling train station.
Fort Rock, Oregon

Derrick Cave

This lava tube cave was once a Cold War fallout shelter.
Liverpool, England

Mersey Tunnel Pharaoh

On the outside of the Mersey Tunnels, an Art Deco sculpture of an Egyptian Pharaoh wears goggles and racing gear.
Nishiki, Japan

Nishiki Secret Base Museum

Secret tunnels leading to underground facilities lurk near the remains of a World War II-era Japanese Navy airbase.
Kamakura, Japan

Nekonoike Tunnel

This unassuming tunnel’s name recalls a storied "cat pond" that has now been lost.
Auckland, New Zealand

Maungauika (North Head)

Walk through abandoned anti-Russian military tunnels on this volcano at the head of Auckland Harbor.
Kamakura, Japan

Yatozaka Kiridoshi Pass

An ancient mountain-cut pass runs largely forgotten in the suburbs of Kamakura.
Derby, Australia

Derby Tunnel

Explore the remnants of a 19th-century tin mining operation and get a glimpse into Tasmania's industrial past.
London, England

Statue of James Henry Greathead

This statue of one of the engineers who created the London Underground hides a ventilation shaft for the tube lines that run under the street.