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Water of Life Spring in Pernik, Bulgaria

February 8, 2024

In the southern part of the Vitosha Mountain near Sofia, the green forests hide a little treat for the occasional traveler: A dragon-shaped stone set on a pile of rocks that starts spitting water when you least expect it. The history of the spring is almost unknown, although documented human presence dates back to at least the 12th century when a hermit monk stayed in a nearby cave. The spring itself was first mentioned in the 17th century in...

Podcast: Kam Wah Chung & Co. Museum

February 8, 2024

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit a museum in John Day, Oregon, that was once a Chinese general store and medicine shop that dates back to the 1800s. These days it’s a perfectly preserved time capsule, down to the fruit its former owner left on the counter in the 1950s. Tours of the shop are offered seasonally, but you can get a...

Key Features to Evaluate in a Booking...

February 8, 2024

As the hospitality sector undergoes swift transformations, prioritizing convenience and tailored experiences for all travelers, the pivotal role played by Internet Booking Engines (IBEs) becomes undeniably vital. These digital tools have revolutionized hotels’ operations, helping them achieve the dual goals of maximizing occupancy and revenue. 11 Most Important Booking Engine Features The hotel’s success heavily The post Key Features to Evaluate in a Booking Engine to Maximize Revenue appeared first on Revfine.com.

'The Major' in Ipswich, England

February 7, 2024

The public toilets on Ipswich’s Majors Corner have a giant guardian known as the Major. Armed with a flyswatter, the army major, complete with a monocle, mustache, and medals, leans over the building upon which he is perched and aims at the pests below. Like a protector of public convenience, the Major guards toilet users from the giant steel fly that crawls across the restroom’s outer walls. The public art piece, by artist and sculptor Paul Richardson, was added...

In Newfoundland, a Bird Spirit May Have...

February 7, 2024

The harsh winds of the North Atlantic roll ceaselessly across rocky islets off the north coast of Newfoundland. These outcroppings of rock, crowned only in mosses and lichens, serve as cemeteries for people of a lost culture. For centuries, the Beothuk people came to these islands in 18-foot birchbark canoes bearing the bodies of friends and family. The dead were placed in graves dug in the meager soil, or under rocky overhangs, wrapped or covered in birchbark. Bark containers,...

Cottontail on the Trail in Minneapolis, Minnesota

February 7, 2024

Although its official name may be Cottontail on the Trail, this 1,500-pound bronze sculpture is often referred to affectionately as the “Minnehaha Bunny. It resides just south of the creek of the same name which runs west to east through some of the toniest neighborhoods of south Minneapolis, and parallel to a popular bike path. Did artist Jeff Barber of Cannon Falls, Minnesota ever imagine that his sculpture would become a seasonal icon, thanks to decorations bestowed upon the giant...

The World's Largest Chocolate Fountain in Kilchberg,...

February 7, 2024

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has caused views of chocolate factories to become rather fantastical, with visions of chocolate rivers, sugar-spun landscapes, and perhaps a rogue oompa-loompa. Most real-life confectionaries are decidedly lower on whimsy, but there are a few noteworthy exceptions. One of these is the Lindt Home of Chocolate, a part of the Kilchberg chocolate factory just outside of Zurich. Switzerland’s famous chocolate-producer set up the visitor center and museum in 2020 with the hope of...

OutKast Mural in Atlanta, Georgia

February 7, 2024

Greenboro, North Carolina street artist JEKS created this tribute to the Grammy-winning, genre-defying Atlanta natives and hip hop legends OutKast. Andre 3000 and Big Boi tower 30 feet over a parking lot of Little Five Points, a streetwear boutique. The mural references a picture by Jonathan Mannion, a legendary hip-hop photographer. JEKS painted the entire mural freehand in 2019 and it quickly became a prominent local landmark.

Old Sarum Castle in Salisbury, England

February 7, 2024

Situated in the heart of Wiltshire, Old Sarum represents centuries of history and civilizations layered on top of one another. The site offers a glimpse into eras that have left lasting marks on the landscape. Although the castle itself dates back to the 11th century, construction on other parts of Old Sarum started around 400 BC. The site evolved from being an Iron Age hillfort, once named Sorviodunum, to a bustling hub of early hunters and farming communities. Archaeological...

Moai Statue in Wellington, New Zealand

February 7, 2024

Moai are monolithic sculptures carved by the Rapa Nui people indigenous to an island of the same name (also known as Easter Island). The 3.2-ton moai, gifted by Chile in 2004, symbolizes the friendship between Chile and New Zealand. It also celebrates the connection between the Rapa Nui and New Zealand’s Maori. Located on the south Wellington coast, in Lyall Bay, this moai stands alone, gazing out to sea. The moai primarily serve as living faces representing deified ancestors (aringa...

Pioneer Park Aviary in Walla Walla, Washington

February 7, 2024

Close to the center of Walla Walla is the city’s oldest park, Pioneer Park, which has trails, ponds, record-holding old-growth trees, monuments, and a historic bandstand. What is most astonishing about this park is that in the southwest corner, near the rose garden, you will find a brilliant array of colorful feathers adorning around 200 birds of 30-35 different species, including waterfowl, in enclosed spaces that include incubation and rearing facilities with a care and quarantine area for birds. ...

Maruti Temple in Panaji, India

February 7, 2024

Altinho Hill is at the center of Panaji, where several important buildings and landmarks are located. On the eastern slope of this hill sits a beautiful temple that overlooks Fontainhas, Panaji’s Latin Quarter. Dedicated to Lord Hanuman the temple is known as the Maruti Temple, as Lord Hanuman is also known as Maruti. The temple can be accessed via a picturesque flight of steps. One of the most fascinating aspects of the city of Panaji is its love for...

Strasburg Rail Road in Ronks, Pennsylvania

February 7, 2024

The Strasburg Rail Road is said to be the oldest continuously operating railroad in North America, in existence since 1832. It’s a short line that connects to what became the Pennsylvania Railroad in Paradise, Pennsylvania. The line ran for well over a century, but by the 1950s it was showing its age. Declining revenues and deteriorating trackage and rolling stock were rendering operations ever more marginal, and it seemed destined to spiral down into bankruptcy and abandonment like so...

Liechtenstein Postal Museum in Vaduz, Liechtenstein

February 7, 2024

For decades, visiting Liechtenstein has been treated as a novelty. This tiny principality is the sixth smallest sovereign state in the world, having been ruled by the reigning family since the 18th century. Until the country’s entrance into manufacturing in the mid-1900s, Liechtenstein didn’t have much commerce to speak of. To fix this issue there was special emphasis placed on its high-quality stamps, as it does today. At the Liechtenstein Postal Museum, philatelists can marvel at the artistry of...

Podcast: Welcome Home

February 7, 2024

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we hear staff stories about places in the world that made them instantly feel at home, from the Big Easy to the Magic Kingdom. We’re working on a new slate of episodes that will feature listener stories, and we want to hear yours. Tell us about a place that makes you feel at home. What made it special?...

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