Statues

This statue of a medical missionary is sometimes used to gauge flood levels during typhoons.

This sculptural representation of an Andersen fairy tale had to be pushed away for being too grim.

A monument to one of Croatia's famous freedom fighters.

A bizarre object of worship believed to grant wishes to those who tie it up with a rope.

This 30-foot-high statue of Christ was intended to be part of a prehistoric theme park.

When this monument to Slovenia's national poet was erected, it's said to have sparked the ire of nearby church authorities.

The bust of a 15th-century Albanian leader in the middle of London.

This statue of one of the engineers who created the London Underground hides a ventilation shaft for the tube lines that run under the street.

In the former treasury of a popular temple, a rare sculptural depiction of Kannon’s diverse avatars.

This sculpture is an homage to one of the most important Jewish women in medieval England.

A bronze sculpture dedicated a man who transformed the town into a modern tourist destination.

Seven dragon statues—including one that breathes real fire—are scattered throughout the streets of Krakow.

This monument honors a true hero dog.

This small, easily-overlooked sculpture recalls the first time Graz saw a live elephant.

The birthplace of Jane Austen commemorated the 200th anniversary of her death with a bronze statue of the beloved author.

This Baltic beauty is rumored to grant a wish and a half.

A monument to one of the greatest matadors of all time.