dee4di's User Profile - Atlas Obscura

dee4di

Dee loves to travel and to visit incredible, original places. She is an early bird and like taking photos of absolutely everything. She believes a world is amazing place. She is a big Francophile and knows a lot about French culture, places and food. She loves to discover small villages and towns around the world, but especially in England and France.

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Places visited in Rennes-le-Château, France

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Colobraro, Italy

Colobraro

Just saying the name of this town out loud is said to bring bad luck.

StepYoshi

Added by StepYoshi

Pietranera, Italy

Colonia di Rovegno

The now-abandoned Fascist summer colony served a dark purpose during World War II.

Added by piriklo

Stelvio Pass

One of the highest mountain passes in Europe has been ranked among the best driving roads in the world.

Tony Dunnell

Added by Tony Dunnell

Ponte delle Tette

In the past, Renaissance sex workers were encouraged to entice customers on this bridge.

StepYoshi

Added by StepYoshi

The Sweating Cenotaph at the Archbasilica San Giovanni in Laterano

Stone memorial that's said to predict the death of the pope and the site of the Cadaver Synod.

CadaverFormosus

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Florence, Italy

Bronze Replica of Michelangelo’s David

A copy of the famous statue can be found in this Florence piazza, along with one of the most breathtaking views of the city below.

chateauesque

Added by chateauesque

St. Mark's Lost Third Column

Two stone columns flank the grand Venice square, but there were supposed to be three.

Michael Inscoe

Added by Michael Inscoe

Terrace of Infinity at Villa Cimbrone

Beautiful views and Roman-style statues on the Italian coast.

saranoonan

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Langhirano, Italy

Museum of Prosciutto di Parma

Ham is serious business at the Prosciutto Museum-Serious, delicious business.

Rachel

Added by Rachel

Florence, Italy

Ospedale degli Innocenti (Hospital of the Innocents)

Renaissance hospital featuring a rotating door into which unwanted babies were dropped.

michelle

Added by michelle

Parish Church of Santa Maria del Popolo

A treasure trove of Renaissance-era funerary art in a Roman church built on top of Nero's grave.

TheMacabreNBold

Added by TheMacabreNBold

The Head of St. John the Baptist at San Silvestro in Capite

One of several skulls claiming to belong to the beheaded St. John the Baptist is on display at this Roman church.

CadaverFormosus

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Ercolano, Italy

Herculaneum

Pompeii's less famous neighbor is still revealing her secrets.

Annetta Black

Added by Annetta Black

The Dome Illusion

A master of trompe-l'oeil creates a stunning, tourist-fooling dome out of a flat ceiling.

Annetta Black

Added by Annetta Black

San Gennaro Mural

San Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples, greets pedestrians between these narrow city streets.

StepYoshi

Added by StepYoshi

Birthplace of the Pizza Margherita Plaque

A popular legend claims that the famous pizza was invented at a restaurant in this alley.

StepYoshi

Added by StepYoshi

Via dei Presepi

Every day is like Christmas on this street where the traditional Neapolitan nativity scene comes to life.

StepYoshi

Added by StepYoshi

Toledo Art Station

This shining multicolored metro station deep under Naples is said to be the most beautiful in Europe.

StepYoshi

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Naples Underground

A labyrinth of ancient tunnels hidden below the city holds the ruins of 2,500 years of history.

StepYoshi

Added by StepYoshi

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Bukit Bintang Street Art Alleys

Cartoon clouds and nature-inspired murals have transformed the streets of Kuala Lumpur.

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Ubud, Indonesia

Sacred Monkey Forest (Mandala Wisata Wenara Wana)

Hindu temple of the dead home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques.

Annetta Black

Added by Annetta Black

Marrakesh, Morocco

Jardin Majorelle

It took 40 years to build this Eden-like garden in Marrakech, later restored by Yves Saint-Laurent.

Tony Dunnell

Added by Tony Dunnell

Chefchaouen, Morocco

Chefchaouen

Founded as a refugee camp, now a popular tourist spot.

atimian

Added by atimian

The Tree Goats of Morocco

Morocco's Argania trees are infested with nut-hungry goats.

EricGrundhauser

Added by EricGrundhauser