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Arts & CulturePost Office and Telecommunications Center in Skopje, North MacedoniaThe capital of North Macedonia is characterized by its pompous, classically styled buildings that line both sides of the Vardar River, further enhanced by numerous statues, some of them enormous. All of this has been built in recent years following independence from the former Yugoslavia.
But just behind these grand buildings lies the typical city of the Communist era, with its gray, functional st
Atlas Obscura · 7 Aug 2026
Arts & CultureBackscatter Radar Site in Christmas Valley, OregonBy the 1980s the Cold War had been simmering for over three decades, and seemed likely to continue into the indefinite future. Technology had changed, however. Both sides still feared a surprise attack, but new possibilities had appeared. Instead of fleets of bombers, or ICBMs coming over the pole, an attack by low-level missiles, basically cruise missiles, loomed as a new threat. Such low-flying
Atlas Obscura · 7 Aug 2026
Arts & CultureFeria de Madrid Mural in Madrid, SpainIf you’ve ever taken the metro to or from Madrid airport, you’ve probably noticed the huge mural that adorns the platforms of the station closest to the airport, formerly called Campo de las Naciones and now Feria de Madrid.
The Feria de Madrid station was renamed in 2017 to emphasize its importance during the IFEMA (which is the acronym for Institución Ferial de Madrid) events. The metro offers a
Atlas Obscura · 7 Aug 2026
Arts & CulturePuppet Center in Alcorcón, SpainThe Puppet Center is located in Alcorcón (Madrid) and began its activity in December 2021. The center is managed by the Fundación el Arte del Títere, which is made up of professionals of recognized prestige in the universe of puppet, visual and object theater, and has the collaboration of the Alcorcón City Council.
The El Arte del Títere Foundation is the founder and promoter of the Puppet Center.
Atlas Obscura · 7 Aug 2026