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Harfenice Cave in Želízy, Czechia

July 10, 2024

The set of reliefs got their name from the central figure, a seated girl with a harp. The set also includes five monumental heads and a cave with sphinx heads on the portal. All these sandstone sculptures were carved by a single person, Václav Levý, a former chef from the castle in Liběchov. He sculpted for his pleasure in his free time between 1840 and 1845. Reliefs of human heads are depicted on the rock, next to them is...

Lindores Abbey Distillery in Newburgh, Scotland

July 10, 2024

For centuries, Lindores Abbey stood in ruins without receiving much attention. For most of the 20th century, the farm was owned by Drew Mackenzie Smith. Mr. Smith remembers how one day, in 2001, an “shambolic chap in a linen suit” came and asked his father to look around the ruins of the Abbey. And then, in six months, a book arrived in the post: Scotland and Its Whiskies by Michael Jackson (not the Michael Jackson, but rather an acclaimed...

Crater Rings in Cleft, Idaho

July 10, 2024

A volcanic subsidence crater (also called a pit crater or collapse crater) is formed when subsurface magma, supporting the rock overhead, drains away for whatever reason. The unsupported rock “ceiling” over the void left by the draining magma then collapses. (Much the same mechanism accounts for the formation of summit caldera craters, but those are typically at a larger scale.) A subsidence crater can be distinguished from other craters, such as maars (e.g., Soda Lakes in Nevada), or impact...

Kjærlighetskarusellen (The Carousel of Love) in Oslo,...

July 10, 2024

There is a Norwegian saying that can be translated to “A dear child has many names.” The same applies to this 1937 urinal, referred to not only as “the Carousel of Love” (or Kjærlighetskarusellen in Norwegian) but also as “the Wheel of Fortune,” “the Round Barrel,” “the Mushroom,” and “the Umbrella.” This variety in names reflects its role as a gathering place for homosexual men during a time when homosexuality was socially unacceptable and illegal in Norway. The Carousel...

How to Tie Knots That Have Tales...

July 10, 2024

Learning how to tie knots is one of the OG summer camp arts and crafts activities, and was likely part of the very first American summer camp experience. We asked Atlas Obscura Course Instructor John Bucher, a mythologist and storyteller, to share two easy-to-learn knots that are practical and have fascinating backstories. Knots have been used since prehistoric times for tasks ranging from basic survival—think building shelters and catching food—to aesthetics, such as clothing and ritual traditions. Early humans...

Constitution Elm in Corydon, Indiana

July 10, 2024

When the summer heat became unbearable for the delegates writing Indiana‘s first state constitution, they would continue their work in the shade of a large elm tree. Corydon, Indiana, was the capital of the new state upon inception from the Indiana Territory in 1816. Delegates from across the territory would converge to attend the constitutional convention held in a log cabin at the corner of Elm and High Street, starting on June 10. In this log cabin, the summer...

Hall of the Ten Kings at Ennoji...

July 10, 2024

The Buddhist hell is a fiery, horrifying underworld where the souls of the deceased are assessed by the 10 (or 13) judges of hell over the course of seven trials. Leading the jury is the Rhadamanthine overlord En’ma Daiō, a familiar figure in Japanese culture. While the popularity of the Ten Kings of Hell is humble compared to the major deities and bodhisattvas, there remain a number of Buddhist temples dedicated to these infernal judges across Japan. One of...

St. Paul's Pillar in Paphos, Cyprus

July 10, 2024

St. Paul’s Pillar is located in Panagia Chrysopolitissa archaeological site, less than a 10-minute walk from the harbor. The pillar itself is an unassuming, stump of marble standing out in the open among the ruins of the early Christian basilica. Legend states the Roman Governor, Sergius Paulus, ordered St. Paul to be tied to one of the columns and flogged for preaching Christianity on the island. Sergius Paulus, eventually converted to Christianity. Due to the location’s association with St. Paul, the...

In Colorado, Chefs Are Taking Farm-to-Table to...

July 10, 2024

The mountains are calling—but not for the reasons you might expect. While Colorado has long been a dreamland for wandering souls and intrepid explorers, it’s now gaining renown as a magnet for adventurous palates. Over the last decade or so, an influx of new visitors, unique tastes, and inventive chefs have transformed Colorado’s food scene into a hotbed of culinary innovation. Just last fall, Michelin made its debut here, awarding five restaurants with One Michelin Star and four with...

10 Reasons to Explore Citrus County: Forests,...

July 10, 2024

Many tourists who visit Florida head for Orange County, home of the state’s most famous theme parks. But just 85 miles west of here lies a lesser-known county, with a similar name and its own wild character. If you’re looking to explore Florida’s natural beauty, or if you’re into hiking, biking, and paddling, you should visit Citrus County. The region is home to forests, springs, trails, and the oldest hippopotamus in captivity. That hippo is Lucifer, better known as...

Discover Colorado's Culinary Treasures: 4 Ingredients Worth...

July 10, 2024

Colorado’s land and soil—the same things that make the state a treasure trove of natural wonder—also conspire to forge another kind of magic: incredible local food. Fields here gleam golden with corn, orchards teem with juicy stone fruit, and sheep roam verdant, stream-fed pastures. Everywhere you look, there’s abundance. This isn’t lost on Colorado’s culinary masterminds, either; many of the state’s top chefs spend summers traveling to local farms, hand-picking ingredients, and weaving these flavors into their seasonal menus....

The European Accessibility Act: What Hoteliers Need...

July 10, 2024

As the hospitality industry continues to evolve, it is crucial for hospitality businesses to stay head of the latest legislation impacting their operations. One critical law that all hoteliers should be aware of is the European Accessibility Act (EAA). The EAA is a landmark EU directive that establishes common accessibility requirements for a wide range The post The European Accessibility Act: What Hoteliers Need to Know appeared first on Revfine.com.

Hickory in Bristol, Virginia

July 9, 2024

Chef Travis Milton has spent more than a decade working to restore Appalachia’s historic foodways—longtime traditions he learned from his grandparents’ generation, like canning, raising heritage cattle, and breeding heirloom fruits and vegetables, but that disappeared as coal took over the region’s economy. At Hickory, he presents Appalachian fare as the world-class food culture he knows it to be. The restaurant, a 130-seat fine-dinery, sits on a 480-acre property that includes a golf club, inn, vineyard, glamping yurts, and...

Malta Classic Car Collection in St. Paul's...

July 9, 2024

As a relatively small island nation, Malta may not necessarily seem like the type of place to find an automobile museum, yet one has been established in the resort town of Buġibba. This museum was the brainchild of car enthusiast Carol Galea, who first started customizing and building cars for local hill-climbing races but who later decided to delve completely into collecting and restoring vintage cars. The collection today has about 90 vintage cars, many of which are sports...

Benjamin the Library Cat in Auckland, New...

July 9, 2024

Devonport is a quaint community at the southernmost point of Auckland‘s north shore. As you step off the ferry, among the shops, cafes, and restaurants, you’ll find the Devonport Library. If you were fortunate enough to visit Auckland pre-2017, and you happened to enter the library, you might have the pleasure of meeting Benjamin the library cat. Benjamin resided at the library for over a decade and was known for wandering the town and visiting buildings. But his true...

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