Asia London Palomba's User Profile - Atlas Obscura

Asia London Palomba

Hello! My name is Asia (yes, London is my real middle name) and I'm a journalist from Rome, Italy. I speak three languages, and love reading and writing about anything to do with history and travel. I've been lucky to visit some 30 countries, and even luckier to visit many of those countries more than once. You can follow my travels at @asialpalomba

https://asiapalomba.wordpress.com

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Zanzibar, Tanzania

The House of Wonders

In Zanzibar, a historic 19th-century palace is a reminder of the world's shortest war.

lewblank

Added by lewblank

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Zanzibar's Night Market

After sunset the heart of Zanzibar's historic Stone Town neighborhood transforms into a culinary playground.

mhrousseau

Added by mhrousseau

Amber Fort

This opulent 16th-century Maharaja’s palace is a unique mix of Hindu and Muslim designs.

mariellen

Added by mariellen

New Delhi, India

Iron Pillar of Delhi

An ancient iron pillar in Delhi that seems to be rustproof.

Dylan

Jantar Mantar

The world's second-largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.

Josh

Jal Mahal

More than half of this Indian palace is drowned but it looks all the more spectacular for it.

Chris White

Added by Chris White

Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)

The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.

San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain

Valley of the Fallen

This underground church is topped with a 500-foot cross that is seen by many as a beacon of fascist hubris.

EricGrundhauser

Added by EricGrundhauser

Segovia Aqueduct

One of the few remaining ancient aqueducts described by Frontinus as 'the most solemn testimony of the Empire.'

philoursmars

Added by philoursmars

Porto, Portugal

Sao Bento Station

Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.

Added by Zandveld

Porto, Portugal

Carmo and Carmelitas Churches

A hidden three-foot-wide house separates these two regal churches.

Added by sharris

Porto, Portugal

Igreja de São Francisco

The stunning interior of this Gothic church is covered in ornate gold details.

Added by filipemanuelneto

Porto, Portugal

Livraria Lello

One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world hides a neo-Gothic interior behind an art nouveau facade.

Oliver Hong

Added by Oliver Hong

Las Torcas de Palancares

Walls of stone rise up from sinkholes caused by underwater erosion.

Piedrasmagicas

Added by Piedrasmagicas

Hanging Houses of Cuenca

Cliffside houses provide a spectacular view from their perch above the valley.

Rachel

Added by Rachel

El Oso y el Madroño (The Bear and the Strawberry Tree)

This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.

Monsieur Mictlan

Added by Monsieur Mictlan

Spain's Good Luck Frog

This lucky bronze frog was gifted to Madrid by a casino.

Luis Morato

Added by Luis Morato

Air Crash

A whimsical brother of the nearby Fallen Angel statue takes the falling part quite literally.

Luis Morato

Added by Luis Morato

Sobrino de Botin

The oldest restaurant in the world is this old-world Spanish eatery, still known for its suckling pig.

EricGrundhauser

Added by EricGrundhauser

Palacio de Cristal

Madrid's romantically ornate crystal palace has been offering shelter to plants and art for over a century.

dusanmil89

Added by dusanmil89

Mussolini's Balcony

The spot where the fascist dictator made some of his most famous speeches including declaring war on Britain and France.

Dr Alan P Newman

Added by Dr Alan P Newman

Stumbling Stones of Rome

Brass cobblestones mark the places where individual Holocaust victims were taken from their homes.

James Aitchison

Added by James Aitchison

The Museum of Roman Ships at Fiumicino

Roman-era ships unearthed...

Rebekah Otto

Added by Rebekah Otto

Milan's Duomo "Dinosaur"

Milan's duomo is covered in beautiful carving including a curious "dinosaur-like" beast.

Added by Giorgio