norielle's User Profile - Atlas Obscura

norielle

Lawyer by profession, wandered at heart. I love to travel, eat good food then try to recreate those tastes at home, read a good detective novel, or just lie in a bed, doing nothing. I live in Moscow and I am very proud to say I've travelled Russia and former USSR countries extensively.

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Aurland, Norway

Laerdal Tunnel

Longest road tunnel in the world features an air treatment plant and the illusion of daylight.

anhie

Averøy, Norway

Atlantic Road

A serpentine highway twists and turns over the treacherous Norwegian Sea.

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Lofoten Islands

The convergence of two currents makes this a surprisingly pleasant getaway in the Arctic Circle.

atimian

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Tromsø, Norway

Polaria

The world's northernmost aquarium looks like it has fallen over.

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Tromsø, Norway

Arctic Cathedral (Ishavskatedralen)

This functioning parish church is also the site of many concert performances due to its wonderful acoustics.

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Nordkapp, Norway

North Cape

At the very tippity-top of Europe is a cliff from which you can view the midnight sun.

mariellealien

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Icehotel

The world's first ice hotel is still one of the most elaborate and beautiful.

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Uppsala, Sweden

Burial Site of Carl Linnaeus

The final resting place of the father of modern biological taxonomy.

CoolestCrab

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On the Way

Enigmatic bug-like sculptures mystify drivers along a Swedish highway.

hrnick

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Gudhjem, Denmark

Østerlars Church

The largest of Denmark's seven mysterious round churches stands on an island in the Baltic Sea.

Britta Shoot

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Joan of Arc Statue

An image of the legendary saint stands in the shadow of a cathedral she liberated.

Monsieur Mictlan

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Ramparts of Beaune

These ramparts, once lined with towers, were constructed in defense of Beaune.

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Bartholdi Museum

The birthplace of the builder of the Statue of Liberty is now a museum dedicated to his work.

dtheodora

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Strasbourg, France

Strasbourg Cathedral's Antique Graffiti

Visitors dating back to the 1600s carved their marks in the stones of the iconic tower.

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Strasbourg, France

Strasbourg Astronomical Clock

There has been an astronomical clock on this spot since the 14th century.

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Strasbourg, France

Stained-Glass Demons

Explore this medieval cathedral by trying to spot all the malevolent monsters hiding in its beautifully colored windows.

Monsieur Mictlan

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Darmstadt, Germany

Russian Chapel in Darmstadt

The last Tsar of Russia constructed this private church just so he could attend services when visiting his wife's hometown.

Dr Alan P Newman

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Jewish Cemetery in Worms

The oldest Jewish cemetery in Europe survived Hitler's Germany.

Laetitia Petruzzella

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Ulm Minster (Ulmer Münster)

The world's tallest church tower reveals a spectacular view to anyone up to the task of climbing the daunting staircase.

Kergin

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Istanbul, Turkey

Tünel

Climb a steep hill in 90 seconds on the second-oldest urban subway in the world.

Luis Morato

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Istanbul, Turkey

Pera Palace Hotel

This historic hotel preserves many treasures from its heyday hosting passengers on the Orient Express.

Luis Morato

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Sighișoara, Romania

Towers of Sighișoara

Nine centuries-old fortresses guard the walls of this medieval Romanian city.

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Sibiu's Houses with Eyes

Something's watching you.

poppyoana

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Bucharest, Romania

Palace of the Parliament

This communist behemoth is the heaviest building in the world and a legacy of a brutal regime.

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