Edward Denny's User Profile - Atlas Obscura
Leaderboard Highlights
Edward Denny's activity rankings
1st
Places visited in Vermont
1st
Places added to Nebraska
1st
Places edited in Nepal
2nd
Places visited in Arizona
2nd
Places added to Phoenix, Arizona
2nd
Places edited in Kazakhstan
3rd
Places visited in Buffalo, New York
3rd
Places added to Arizona
3rd
Places edited in Bangladesh
Simalchaur Syampati, Nepal

Namo Buddha Stupa

This pilgrimage site was built to honor an incarnation of Buddha who sacrificed himself to save a tiger and her two cubs.
Kapilvastu, Nepal

Dhamnihawa Stupas

A pair of stupas that archaeologists believe were built to honor the parents of Siddhartha Gautama (aka Lord Buddha).
Janakpur, Nepal

Janaki Mandir

An enormous white temple that honors the birthplace of a Hindu goddess.
Lalitpur, Nepal

Patan Dhoka

A colorful gateway to a historic neighborhood.
Kathmandu, Nepal

Ghantaghar

This legendary clock tower has dominated Kathmandu’s skyline since it was built in 1894.
Semey, Kazakhstan

Dostoevsky's Desk

The Russian author's writing desk remains inside the house where he spent part of his Siberian exile.
New York, New York

'Dreams of Hyperion'

A unique collection of figures perform down the facade of the Gene Frankel Theatre.
Buffalo, New York

Charles Burchfield's 'Turtle-Back Rock'

In the recreated studio of a visionary artist, a stone that may be more than meets the eye.
Buffalo, New York

Calasanctius Mural

A Byzantine-style concrete artwork pays tribute to a 17th-century saint.
Douglas, Arizona

Gadsden Hotel Windows

The lobby of this hotel near the U.S.-Mexico border features a stained-glass mural that measures 42 feet long and 6 feet tall.
Williamsburg, Virginia

Virginia Musical Museum

Home to the organ played at General MacArthur's funeral.
Karaul, Kazakhstan

Abai and Shakarim Mausoleum Complex

A pair of towering monuments commemorate two of Kazakhstan's greatest poets and philosophers.
Salisbury, Maryland

Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art

A tribute to two brothers' artistic endeavors.
Bhardaha, Nepal

Koshi Barrage

This structure, built more than 60 years ago to manage devastating seasonal floods, is known to attract a rare species of freshwater dolphin.
Lumbini Sanskritik, Nepal

Ashoka Pillar, Lumbini

Designed to honor the birthplace of Buddha.
Kapilvastu, Nepal

Kudan Archaeological Site

The site where Sakyamuni Buddha first met his father after achieving enlightenment.
Scottsdale, Arizona

Robert McCall Space Windows at Kilgore Chapel

An out of this world experience.
Panauti, Nepal

Indreshwar Mahadev Temple Complex and Museum

One of the largest pagodas in Nepal is a 13th century testament to regional craftsmanship.
Lalitpur, Nepal

Stone Cutters' Row

An ancient art form is kept alive in this corner of Nepal.
Albuquerque, New Mexico

George Washington Turquoise Stone

A 6,888-carat piece of turquoise that bears a striking resemblance to the first President of the United States.
Chimadi, Nepal

Barju Taal

This hand-built lake system has become a haven for birds.
Janakpur, Nepal

Janakpur Women's Development Center

This organization has been at the forefront of empowering Nepali women through art.
Purano Jhangajholi, Nepal

Mulkot Mirror Wall

This twisty section of highway in the Himalayan foothills is lined with thousands of small mirrors.
Melbourne Beach, Florida

Juan Ponce de León Landing Park

This small beachside park commemorates the possibilities of discovery.