monuments

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• Catacombs, Graves and Cemeteries

Sofi Hamid: a colorful and enigmatic cemetery in the middle of nowhere

4 months ago Adam

2 min read

• Catacombs, Graves and Cemeteries

United in Death: the linked headstones of Het Oude Kerkhof!

4 months ago Robin

2 min read

• Travel

Paul McCarthy’s Santa of Oslo: a controversial statue that stands year-round in a traffic circle.

6 months ago Nathan

2 min read

• Catacombs, Graves and Cemeteries

Symbolický cintorín: a serene memorial that honors the adventurous spirits of climbers who lost their lives in the High Tatras

10 months ago Adam

3 min read

• History

The curious story of the statue of a cursed knight that apparently come to life every 100 years

1 year ago Adam

3 min read

• Travel

The legend of Görlitz Klötzelmönch

2 years ago Anya

3 min read

• Travel

Discover the Curtea de Argeș Monastery and its gruesome legend

2 years ago Danijel90

2 min read

• Travel

Tata the Bus Driver: a roundabout in the West Indies that pays tribute to a bus driver who brokered no-nonsense on the school route.

2 years ago Nathan

2 min read

• Travel

Estonia’s Hill of Crosses, the small hill covered in hand-made twig crosses that are said to bring good luck.

2 years ago Nathan

5 min read

• Holiday, folklore and Traditions

Discover Sicily’s Easter and “Arches of Bread” centuries old tradition!

2 years ago Danilo

3 min read

• Travel

Hill of Crosses, an old hill fort covered in over 100,000 crosses as a symbol of Lithuanian nationalism and beliefs

2 years ago Ivan

3 min read

• Travel

Thousla Cross, a concrete memorial that commemorates a group of brave locals who saved the crew and passengers of a wrecked ship.

2 years ago Nathan

1 min read

• Travel

Mr Yakkerboo and Blue, a sculpture dedicated to a strange, local cryptid beloved by all.

2 years ago Nathan

3 min read

• Travel

Yenidze, Dresden’s iconic tobacco mosque, and its story of deception.

3 years ago Pavel

4 min read

• Lighthouses of the world

Fisgard Lighthouse, the first lighthouse on the west coast of Canada

3 years ago Leo S

3 min read

• History

Wat Mahabut, the vibrant temple that honors a legendary ghost bride.

3 years ago Robin

3 min read

• Catacombs, Graves and Cemeteries

Caroline Barnes, the witch of St. Omer Cemetery

3 years ago Leo S

4 min read

• Travel

The mysterious Gate of The Gods in Hayu Marca, Peru

4 years ago Ivan

1 min read

• Lighthouses of the world

Telise Marker Towers: two strange cones that are actually a system of old nautical navigation beacons

4 years ago Ivan

4 min read

• Lighthouses of the world

The dramatic history of Bengtskär Lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse in the Nordic countries

4 years ago Nathan

2 min read

• Catacombs, Graves and Cemeteries

Vormsi Cemetery: one of the most unique cemeteries in Estonia

4 years ago Ivan

2 min read

• Abandoned Places

Ungru Manor: the gutted remains of this Estonian mansion are a monument to a tragic love.

4 years ago Ivan

2 min read

• Abandoned Places

Ruins of Antuni: a semi-abandoned village destroyed by U.S. bombings during World War II that dominates the valley of Turano.

4 years ago arthurodas

5 min read

• Travel

The Iron Pillar of Qutub Minar, the 1,600-Year-Old ancient wonder that refuses to rust

4 years ago Robin

2 min read

• Catacombs, Graves and Cemeteries

Almudena Cemetery: the oldest cemetery in Cusco, Peru

4 years ago Ivan

5 min read

• Lighthouses of the world

St. Joseph Lighthouse: the iconic duo’s bright history

4 years ago Nathan

3 min read

• Lighthouses of the world

Lighthouse of Ponta dos Capelinhos, Azores

4 years ago Nathan

5 min read

• History

Haida’s Totems: the silent guardians of the Northwest coast of Canada

4 years ago Leo S

5 min read

• Lighthouses of the world

The intriguing history of the Maiden’s Tower in Istanbul

4 years ago Danilo

2 min read

• Music
• People, mysteries and stories

“La Abuela Rockera”, the Rocker Grandma of Madrid

4 years ago Danilo

5 min read

• Catacombs, Graves and Cemeteries

Hollywood Cemetery: the final resting place of two (or three) presidents, one vampire, and 18,000 Confederate soldiers.

4 years ago Leo S

5 min read

• Travel

The Mouth of Truth: if a liar puts his hand inside its mouth, he will lose it.

4 years ago Danijel90

3 min read

• Travel

The Devil’s Column: a gateway to hell in Milan’s city center

4 years ago Anya

9 min read

• Catacombs, Graves and Cemeteries

The Haunting Beauty of Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah, Georgia ~

4 years ago Leo S

1 min read

• Lighthouses of the world

Cikoneng Lighthouse – a piece of Anyer’s history

5 years ago Ivan

2 min read

• Travel

Zmei Gorynich: the life-size fire-breathing, three-headed dragon statue in Russia

5 years ago Adam

3 min read

• Lighthouses of the world

Fastnet Lighthouse: the story behind “Ireland’s Teardrop”

5 years ago Leo S

3 min read

• Lighthouses of the world

Shabla Lighthouse: the oldest lighthouse on the balkan peninsular

5 years ago Ivan

2 min read

• Travel

Al Naslaa: Saudi Arabia’s mysterious rock formation

5 years ago Robin

4 min read

• Travel

Nikiszowiec: Katowice’s old mining district

5 years ago Anya

2 min read

• Lighthouses of the world

A visit to the St. Simons Island Light, Georgia

5 years ago Leo S

4 min read

• Catacombs, Graves and Cemeteries

Piscatawaytown Burial Ground and the witch of Edison

5 years ago Leo S