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52 Sculptures Around The World So Unbelievable They’ll Leave You Wondering How They Even Exist
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that some of life’s best memories are created outdoors, and thanks to modern and historic artists, being in the open air has become a positively thrilling experience. Across the globe, they’ve managed to turn ordinary streets and even bare cliff edges into museums with sculptures so spectacular they almost don’t feel real. Some of these pieces honor historical legends, while others are simply mind-bending works of art, but all of them were created to captivate anyone who walks past. We’ve put together this list of 50 sculptures from around the world that are so unbelievable, you’ll want to see them in person.
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#1
Gallos, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
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#2
Dragon Bridge, Da Nang, Vietnam
#4
The Kelpies, Grangemouth, Scotland, United Kingdom
#6
Golden Bridge, Da Nang, Vietnam
#7
The Force Of Nature Westminster, Westminster, England
#8
Lion Monument, Lucerne, Switzerland
#9
Puppy, Bilbao, Spain
#10
Moai, Easter Island
#11
Serpent D’ocean, Saint-Brevin-Les-Pins, France
#12
Singing Ringing Tree, Burnley, United Kingdom
Naturally, most pieces of art are undeniably captivating, but only a select few are record breakers, and the Statue of Unity in Gujarat’s Narmada Valley certainly makes the cut. Standing at around 597 feet, this massive monument honoring Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s first deputy prime minister, comes in at number one on the list of the world’s tallest sculptures.
#13
Statue Of Lord Shiva, Murdeshwar, India
#14
The Architectural Fragment, Melbourne, Australia
#15
Adiyogi Shiva Bust, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
#17
The Awakening, Maryland, USA
#18
The Burghers Of Calais, London, England, United Kingdom
#19
Rock Sculpture Of Decebalus, Orsova, Romania
#20
Mustangs, Las Colinas, Texas
#22
The Fork - Alimentarium, Vevey, Switzerland
Firstname Lastname 2 days ago
If there's a fork in the road, take it. But what if it's in the water?
#24
Diminish And Ascend, Christchurch, New Zealand
Savannah greenleaf 2 days ago
This is causing an unreasonable amount of anxiety looking at it.
#25
Angel Of The North, Gateshead, England, United Kingdom
While most sculptures are truly something to marvel at, some tend to draw more attention than others. It probably doesn’t come as a surprise that the Statue of Liberty, Christ the Redeemer, and the David sculpture by Michelangelo are some of the most popular in the world. These works of art are global icons that are loved not just for their powerful symbolism and historical significance but also for their impressive craftsmanship.
#26
Sacro Bosco, Bomarzo, Italy
Lee Gilliland 1 day ago
This is actually a part of a park and this is, believe it or not, a summerhouse.
#27
Digital Orca, Vancouver, Canada
#28
Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Lee Gilliland 1 day ago (edited)
Reminds me of those Egyptian sculptures where the big important king dominates the little tiny unimportant soldiers who are winning the battle for him.
#30
Amazon Statue, Cotonou, Benin
#31
Franz Kafka, Rotating Head, Prague, Czech Republic
WayoftheStarPrincess 2 days ago
Wonder how Kafka would feel about a rotating disco ball in his honour, considering he didn't even really want to publish his works.
#32
Men By The Sea, Esbjerg, Denmark
#34
Statue Of Liberty, New York, USA
Although there’s no official world record for the “most sculptures in one city,” Rome would probably win the title, with Skopje in North Macedonia coming in as a close second. The Italian city is home to a generous mix of fountains, ancient ruins, and Renaissance works of art on almost every street corner, making the entire city feel like an outdoor gallery.
#37
Spirit Of Haida Gwaii, The Jade Canoe, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
#38
Maman, Bilbao, Spain
#39
Cloud Gate, Chicago, USA
Moving Enigma 1 day ago
I was forced to go and see this and all the way walking up to it, I was nah what a waste of time, until I got up close and then I was mesmerised and eventually had to be forced to leave it. It's unbelievably awesome and it's No. 1 on my fantasy "steal list"!
#41
Cristo Protetor De Encantado, State Of Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil
#43
La Mano Del Desierto, Atacama Desert, Chile
#44
The Big Ant, Poochera, Australia
#51
Mount Rushmore, South Dakota, USA
2WheelTravlr 1 day ago
I've traveled across the US multiple times and visited many incredible national monuments and parks and this is the only one that left me completely underwhelmed.
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Emilu 2 days ago (edited)
I have nothing cool like that super close to where I live. We have a 'hotel' on a fairly nearby toll road, though? (Pic and details below.)
Emilu 2 days ago (edited)
I have nothing cool like that super close to where I live. We have a 'hotel' on a fairly nearby toll road, though? (Pic and details below.)
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