Most are functional, bare visible unless something goes wrong. Others act as decorative timestamps. Some are time capsules. Homage to history or popular culture. In Japan, Pokemon peeks out of the circle. In Ridgefield, Connecticut, a simple leaf design spreads across a rectangular cover. In Orihuela, Spain, a weirdly geometric pattern may recall distant Mudejar inspirations. In Montevideo, Uruguay, a sun god beams up at you. Minneapolis did one better and commissioned artist Kate K. Burke in 1992 to create a series of 11 decorative manhole covers - the three showcased here are absolutely gorgeous. In Istanbul, we see tile art incorporated. The one representing Maribor, Slovenia practically belongs on a postage stamp - it's so quaint and picturesque. Dunjiangyan, China has a selection of cute panda bears. Tromso, Norway pays tribute to reindeer. Get in on the game. See the towns and cities of the world through their manhole covers. Show your own random discoveries, while travelling or in your home town. It's surprisingly fascinating.
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