Statues

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.

A memorial dedicated to the Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla-Pérez.

This enigmatic Iberian sculpture of uncertain origin may have once guarded a burial site.

Feast your eyes on the centuries-old statues of the judges of hell.

A bronze statue to commemorate an Auckland library's beloved feline resident.

Copenhagen's "other" little mermaid marks the historic location of past sea maid sightings.

For 14 years, this former stray dog greeted every train passenger that arrived in Fort Collins.

A tribute to Samuel Wilson, who may be the original "Uncle Sam."