In a remote region of the Sahara Desert, an impact crater was punched into the land less than 100,000 years ago. Measuring some 500 meters (1,640 feet) wide and about 70 meters (230 feet) deep, the Amguid Crater is located in southwestern Algeria. On satellite imagery, the white spot of the flat, sandy crater floor is clearly visible; the residue formed by millennia of sporadic rain running into the bowl and evaporating. The first known record of the Amguid crate

Opened in 1982 to honor the 20th anniversary of Algeria’s brutal and bloody war for independence, this impressive concrete monument is a testament to the country’s long struggle to throw off its French colonizers. The memorial rises 302 feet tall and is comprised of three soaring “palm leaves,” each punctuated at the base by a statue of a single Algerian soldier. In the center of the monument sits an eternal flame. The memorial was erected on the site on an old m

Colorful mosaic portrayals of Jesus and the icons of the Four Gospels shine out from the facade of the Sacred Heart Cathedral of Oran (Cathédrale du Sacré-Cœur d’Oran). Visitors who enter beneath the grand arch will find the organ, the chancel, and an altar adorned with crucifixes. But beyond those remaining vestiges, you won’t find anything else relating to Roman Catholic worship. Deconsecrated after Algeria declared independence from France, the sec

In the middle of the Sahara lie the Hoggar Mountains, a brutal landscape of basalt buttes erupting from the barren landscape. In the heart of the Hoggar is a dramatic cluster of eroded volcanic cores overlooked by the 9,000-foot high Assekrem Pass. Part of the Ahaggar National Park, Assekrem is one of the many wonders of southern Algeria. It is located some 50 miles from the city of Tamanrasset. In 1911 Charle

This entry is a stub Help improve Atlas Obscura by expanding Timgad with additional information or photos. Located in the province of Batna, Timgad was an ancient Roman city built by the Emperor Trajan. It ceased to be inhabited after the 8th century. The triumphal arch, called  the “Arch of Trajan,” survived the test of time, and was finally renovated in 1900. The theater is also in good condition, and is still used for modern music shows. The city was added

Just outside the desert oasis of Djanet, Algeria, there’s a national park brimming with pieces of the past. A trip through the alien-like landscape of Tassili n’Ajjer is like stepping into an open-air art gallery, where the sandstone rock formations become canvases for more than 15,000 prehistoric carvings and paintings. According to UNESCO, the park holds one of the world’s most important clusters of prehistoric rock ar

The Sidi M’Cid suspension bridge is the highest and most stunning of all the bridges in the Algerian city of Constantine, often called the “City of Bridges” thanks to its unique and picturesque geography. The 2,000-year-old city is located about 50 miles inland from Algeria’s Mediterranian coast, set on a high plateau split in half by a deep and dramatic gorge. A series of historic bridges span across the Rhummel River gorge that run

When you set foot in Tipasa, you see exactly why this plot of land has long been a prime piece of Mediterranean real estate. Among honeyed beaches, shady pine trees, and gently rolling hills, the sweeping turquoise sea serves as the backdrop for a layered history of golden ruins overlooking the coastal cliff. Colonized several times over between the 6th century BC and the 6th century AD, Tipasa originated as a trading center for the Phoenicians of Car

While it’s one of the least visited countries in the world, Algeria boasts some of the most well-preserved and diverse Roman ruins outside of Italy. Among its largest relics is the marvelously imposing tomb of the only daughter of one of history’s most famous leaders. While Cleopatra has become a staple of modern culture, her daughter Princess Cleopatra Selene II is much less well known. Born in Egypt around 40 BC, Cleopatra Selene was brought to Rome after her p

Breakout Kansas City is an entertainment game in downtown Kansas City’s River Market. Your goal is simple: you have 60 minutes to breakout from one of our real life breakout rooms. Crack the codes. Use your gut. Solve the riddles. Find out if you have what it takes to break out in time. Players aged 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Two-player minimum.

Founded in 1859, this is the country’s oldest botanical garden in continuous operation. It is a National Historic Landmark with 79 acres of gardens and historic structures. Outdoor and indoor displays include the Climatron tropical rain forest, Kemper Center for Home Gardening, Japanese Garden, George Washington Carver Garden, historic Tower Grove House, Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum and the seasonal Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden. Check our website f

Hour-long guided tours provide an in-depth look at Busch Stadium, home to the St. Louis Cardinals. Group rates available for 25 or more. Because of seasonal restrictions, please call for availability, time and information. Tour tickets can be purchased at the Gate 3 ticket window on Eighth Street. Tickets are only available on the day the tour is offered. The ticket window opens 30 minutes prior to the day’s first tour; online sales stop 24 hours before tour tim

Great ocean fish and steaks are always on the menu at JB Hook’s, coupled with a full bar and an extensive wine list. The bluff-top view is truly mesmerizing from the outdoor patio and from the dining room, both overlooking the Lake of the Ozarks.Lunch and dinner are served in the bar, on the patio and in the lower dining room from 11 a.m. The upper (main) dining room opens at 5 p.m. Reservations for the main dining room are accepted by phone and online. Group se

This show features pop music, from the 1950s through today, along with country hits and acappella tunes. This talented group of seven brothers and one sister features incredibly tight harmonies, innovative, energetic choreography, and amazing performances on more than 20 different instruments.This entertainment adventure combines the family’s special brand of musical magic, with state-of-the-art effects, sumptuous sound, mesmerizing dance, and energy. In Novembe

The National WWI Museum and Memorial is America’s leading institution dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its enduring impacts on the global community. The Museum and Memorial holds the most comprehensive collection of World War I objects and documents in the world and is the second-oldest public museum dedicated to preserving the objects, history and experiences of the war.  The Museum and Memorial takes visitors of all ag

Housed in the 600,000 square foot former International Shoe Company, City Museum offers MonstroCity, The World’s Largest Jungle Gym; five-story and ten-story spiral slides in the Shoe Shafts; the Enchanted Caves; Everyday Circus and the Cabin Inn. But wait, there’s more. The seasonal Rooftop Garden features a working 1940s Ferris wheel; more giant slides; the skipping fountains; and a wonderful panoramic view of St. Louis from atop the giant dome. This is

The World’s Most Visited Dinner Attraction Dolly Parton’s Stampede in Branson presents its most high-spirited adventure ever. The Stampede’s 32 magnificent horses and cast of top-notch riders will thrill you with daring feats of trick riding and competition. Experience the Stampede of the Buffalo, hilarious racing pigs, fan favorite competitions, and a Grand Patriotic Finale of red, white and blue. All of this pageantry is proudly served with a fabul

Sight & Sound Theatres® combines art with sophisticated technology to bring stories from the Bible to life in large-scale, live on stage. This inspiring family experience delivers original musical productions from a panoramic stage the length of a football field. Spectacular sets towering three stories high, a cast of more than 40 actors, and dozens of live animals transport guests back in time to witness some of the greatest stories of all time. SAMSON “S

This world renowned, 90-acre zoo is home to more than 12,000 animals; many of them are rare and endangered.  The Saint Louis Zoo is dedicated to connecting people to animals.  Meet Huckleberry and Finley, two grizzly bear siblings at Centene Grizzly Ridge, which opened in September 2017. At McDonnell Polar Bear Point, visitors can see polar bear Kali in this state-of-the-art habitat that includes underwater views. Penguin and Puffin Coast offers an underwater view of

Silver Dollar City, an 1880s-style theme park in Branson, Missouri, has been internationally awarded for excellence in theme, presentation and operations, including the worldwide Applause Award for excellence, the THEA Award (Themed Entertainment Assoc.) for theming, and the Golden Ticket award as the “Friendliest Park” in the entire theme park industry. Silver Dollar City began as a re-creation of the mining town that once stood at the mouth of Marvel Cav