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Johan SWE

Based in Malmö, Sweden, exploring unexpected corners near and far—including futuristic architecture, Soviet aesthetics, street art, mythical sites, haunted spots, pop culture landmarks, hidden history, scenic landscapes, and abandoned spaces.

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Copenhagen, Denmark

Agnete and the Merman

Beneath Denmark's Højbro bridge, a bronze merman and his seven sons forever mourn for the mother and wife who left them for land.

danielrthorne

Added by danielrthorne

Kastrup, Denmark

Kastrup Sea Bath

This ultra-modern wooden boardwalk turns the ocean into a swimming pool.

EricGrundhauser

Added by EricGrundhauser

Intighet (Nothingness)

The indecision over what to place in this square was immortalized with a plaque.

CoolCrab

Added by CoolCrab

Kyiv Monastery of the Caves and Microminiature Museum

This 1000 year old relic-filled cave monastery and UNESCO World Heritage Site also hosts an amazing micro-miniature museum.

Dylan

Höganäs, Sweden

Nimis in Ladonia

Micro-nation based around a nine-story high illegally built tower.

Added by GrynetMolvin

Simrishamn V, Sweden

Sankt Olof Holy Springs

These two springs are tied to several legends, one of which involves the travels of Saint Olof.

CoolCrab

Added by CoolCrab

Landskrona, Sweden

Hven

This Scandinavian island is the site of the first modern observatory.

Trevor

Added by Trevor

Limski Kanal

This narrow fjord-like bay is the largest ria in the Mediterranean Sea.

StepYoshi

Added by StepYoshi

Disgusting Food Museum

This collection of 80 polarizing foods aims to challenge your subjective notions of repulsion.

Added by andreas 27b223fb

Lövestad Carved Statues

Rocks carved with biblical passages in the 1800s.

Jönstorp, Sweden

Yangtorp Sanctuary

A Chinese meditation center in the middle of rural Sweden, partly funded by a member of ABBA.

hrnick

Added by hrnick

Önneköp, Sweden

Republic of Önneköp

This micronation's flag honors its favorite drink, Kaffegöken, or "cuckoo-coffee."

hrnick

Added by hrnick

Simrishamn, Sweden

Prästens Badkar (The Priests Bathtub)

The world's only above water sand volcano, believed to once be the bathtub of a priest.

CoolCrab

Added by CoolCrab

Simrishamn, Sweden

Simrislundsristningen (Simrislund Carvings)

These Bronze Age rock carvings are among the oldest in the region.

CoolCrab

Added by CoolCrab

Gislövshammar, Sweden

Gislövshammar

These mysterious circular formations are actually remnants of 19th century gristmills.

hrnick

Added by hrnick

Ales Stenar

According to legend, this boat-shaped henge is built over the grave of a mythic king.

Added by mikebok

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Altalena Memorial

This site honors an Israeli cargo ship that was destroyed by the government in 1948.

Vlado

Lund NO, Sweden

Gryteskogen Troll Trees

This collection of Dwarf beech trees were once believed to be enchanted trolls in disguise.

CoolCrab

Added by CoolCrab

Berlin, Germany

Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church

An imperial church bombed to ruins during WWII now stands as a jagged memorial.

katielou106

Added by katielou106

Tiny Mouse Shops of Malmö

Swedish mice can dine at the Nuts of Life restaurant or take a date to the amousement park.

AaronNetsky

Added by AaronNetsky

Mermaid of Warsaw

The Polish capital has had a deep connection to its guardian mermaid for almost a millennium now.

CoolCrab

Added by CoolCrab

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Normaal Amsterdams Peil (Amsterdam Ordnance Datum)

Europe's official "zero-level," the equator of elevation.

CoolCrab

Added by CoolCrab

Tbilisi, Georgia

Berikaoba Sculpture Group

A lively circle of dancers in the Georgian capital commemorates an ancient rite of spring.

melaniehamilton

Added by melaniehamilton

Tbilisi, Georgia

The Iveria

Luxury hotel turned into a refugee camp, then turned back into a luxury hotel.

Added by Tawsam