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Podcast: The Battle of Atlanta Cyclorama

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
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9 Pieces Outsider Art in Venice Beach

Funky murals and artworks celebrate the city's counterculture past and present.
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Podcast: The Corn Palace

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team August 29, 2022
List

13 Murals Dedicated to Local Heroes

Public works of art dedicated to small voices who had major impact.
Jonathan Carey August 19, 2022
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.
Tokyo, Japan

Asakusa Twelve Stories Mural

A painting marks the site of a historic skyscraper destroyed by the Great Kantō earthquake.
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Video: The Creative Tapestry of Paintbrush Alley

This alley bursts with creative inspiration, featuring graffiti art, gorgeous murals, sculptured scaffolding, and mosaic tile masterpieces.
Itinerary

7 Creative Ways to Take in San Antonio’s Culture

Remember the Alamo—but don’t forget San Antonio’s gardens, bridges, murals, and enormous boots.
Los Angeles, California

'Four Great Eras of California History'

Inside this library, the history of Los Angeles is retold through a mural.
Oyer, Norway

'Fakkelmannen' ('The Torchbearer')

This mountainside mural of a person carrying a torch was created for the 1994 Winter Olympics.
Solon, Maine

South Solon Meeting House

Floor-to-ceiling frescoes by local art students cover the interior of a nearly 200-year-old church.
Annapolis, Maryland

'The Walking Man'

A touching tribute to a local hero who made sure his neighborhood stayed clean.
Oakland, California

Oakland Super Heroes Mural Project

A series of vibrant murals celebrate the culture and community of Oakland.
aquariums

Podcast: The Places Team's Favorite Atlas Entries

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team July 7, 2022
Mexico City, Mexico

Teatro de los Insurgentes

The outside of this theater is decorated with a Diego Rivera mural that explores the history of Mexico.
Edinburgh, Scotland

King's Theatre Dome

This modern work of art was a refreshing addition to one of the oldest theatres in the city.
roadside attractions

Is This Your Last Chance to 'See Rock City'?

The Southern roadside attraction is thriving, but its iconic barn-top billboards are fading away.
Caroline Eubanks May 19, 2022