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Uplistsikhe – The Ancient Cave Town in Georgia
Located just an hour away from the Georgian capital Tbilisi, Uplistsikhe fortress is one of the ancient cave towns in Georgia. Uplistsikhe is translated as “Lord’s fortress”. However,...
Best for history lovers and archaeology-minded travelers.
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Strange Place Picker FAQ
What is The Strange Place Picker?
It is a discovery tool for finding strange places to visit, weird travel ideas, and unusual stories from the Unusual Places archive.
Can it find unusual places near me?
Yes, when articles have coordinates or a place can be approximately inferred. Your location stays in your browser.
Does it save my location?
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Are these real places?
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