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52 Extraordinary Sculptures Around The World That Look So Surreal You’ll Need A Second Look
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 52 sculptures from around the world that are so unbelievable, you’ll want to see them in person.
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#1
The Kelpies, Grangemouth, Scotland, United Kingdom
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#2
Gallos, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
#6
The Force Of Nature Westminster, Westminster, England
#8
The Fork - Alimentarium, Vevey, Switzerland
#9
Puppy, Bilbao, Spain
#10
Lion Monument, Lucerne, Switzerland
#11
The Awakening, Maryland, USA
#12
Adiyogi Shiva Bust, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
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.
#14
Statue Of Lord Shiva, Murdeshwar, India
#15
Amazon Statue, Cotonou, Benin
#17
Digital Orca, Vancouver, Canada
#18
Diminish And Ascend, Christchurch, New Zealand
Savannah greenleaf 15 hours ago
This is causing an unreasonable amount of anxiety looking at it.
#20
Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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.
#28
Franz Kafka, Rotating Head, Prague, Czech Republic
WayoftheStarPrincess 8 hours 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.
#30
The Burghers Of Calais, London, England, United Kingdom
#36
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.
#38
Angel Of The North, Gateshead, England, United Kingdom
#39
Mustangs, Las Colinas, Texas
#40
The Architectural Fragment, Melbourne, Australia
#46
Maman, Bilbao, Spain
#47
Singing Ringing Tree, Burnley, United Kingdom
#48
Cloud Gate, Chicago, USA
Jaya 10 hours ago
I know it's not everyone's cup of tea, but I really like it. I wonder though, it always looks so shiny in pictures, do they regularly have cleaners to clean it from all angles to keep it shiny? Or is it a special material that stays shiny or that doesn't really get dirty? Or is it still very beautiful when it's not shiny?
#50
The Big Ant, Poochera, Australia
Huddo's sister 11 hours ago
I had to look up Poochera, not a town I have heard of. It's in South Australia, which I must admit I've only travelled through once.
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