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Loch Doon Castle: From Island to Shore
Loch Doon Castle in Scotland, built in the late 1200s, was dismantled and moved to the shore in 1935 to protect it from rising water levels due to a hydroelectric dam project.
Atlas Obscura · 1 h ago
Museum Ali Pasha and Revolutionary Period on the Island of Ioannina Lake
Located on the island of Nissaki in Lake Pamvotis, Greece, the Museum Ali Pasha and Revolutionary Period has been open since 2012, displaying some 6,000 items from the collection of Fotis Rapakousis, including personal belongings of Ali Pasha.
Atlas Obscura · 2 h ago
New Cycling Trail in Western Sweden: Lelångenleden Offers an Epic Ride Through Forests and Lakes
The 180-kilometer Lelångenleden cycling route in western Sweden takes riders from the coast through lakes and forests, with stops at charming towns and eco-friendly campsites.
Guardian Travel · 2 h ago
What Do We Really Know About Estonians? Bogs, Saunas, Self-Irony, and Digital Leap
In the TV show 'Forbidden Technique', it was revealed that Estonians have a healthy self-irony and can laugh even at tragic things, while digital success is a result of deliberate policy.
LSM Ceļošana · 2 h ago
Expired Parking Meter Gravestone in Florida, Massachusetts
In a small cemetery in Florida, Massachusetts, a parking meter serves as a unique headstone for Gordon and Joyce Burdick.
Atlas Obscura · 2 h ago
Grīziņkalns: The Latvian Riga with Art Nouveau, Wooden Houses, and Greenery
Grīziņkalns, long known as the 'Latvian Riga', offers a unique neighborhood blending historic wooden houses, ornate Art Nouveau buildings, and modern street art.
LSM Ceļošana · 2 h ago
In search of a river goddess: a journey through Britain’s mythic waterways
Author Kim Willis travelled across Britain to rediscover forgotten goddess myths linked to waterways, exploring their relevance for modern women.
Guardian Travel · 2 h ago
The Grotesque Fountain of Bacchino in Florence's Boboli Gardens
Among the classical sculptures of the Boboli Gardens, the Bacchus Fountain stands out with its naked, overweight dwarf, representing the historical court dwarf Nano Morgante.
Atlas Obscura · 2 h ago
The Unusual Bacchino Fountain in Florence: A Curious Artwork in the Boboli Gardens
In Florence's Boboli Gardens, a peculiar fountain featuring a naked, overweight dwarf stands out among classical sculptures. It depicts a real historical figure: court dwarf Nano Morgante.
Atlas Obscura · 2 h ago