Welcome to the Atlas Obscura!

Travel the globe’s various oddities, either virtually or ACTUALLY* – explore places such as France’s Traboules Secret Passages…

“Hundreds of hidden passageways weave through the old quarters of Lyon: Between courtyards and through buildings, secret alleyways and staircases once provided safe and efficient passage for silk workers to get their wares to and from market unmarred… ยป”

For the complete experience, visit the Atlas here.

*”Beginning this summer, the Atlas Obscura will be offering day and weekend tours of the world’s most wondrous, curious, and esoteric cities. We’ll be setting up back-room visits at museums, tours of private collections, meetings with fascinating people, and stops at a variety of curious and obscure spots.”

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