Statues

One of the iconic moai of Rapa Nui stands guard in Lyall Bay as a symbol of the friendship between New Zealand and Chile.

A tribute to the disposable cups that were once manufactured here, this 68-foot-tall statue would be difficult to throw away.

Forget the hearse ‘cause he’s forever immortalized in a Belgian city where AC/DC performed a secret gig that pushed them forward.

A bronze, peeing self-portrait protests unequal inheritance rights.

Meet 'Big Josh,' the 20-foot-tall muffler man.

A sculpture of a woman so beautiful she got arrested for it.

A statue based on a tragic Japanese nursery rhyme, commemorating San Diego's sisterhood with Yokohama.

This statue celebrating early Hollywood is largely forgotten, while its twin replica at Walt Disney World has become an icon.

This Swedish village shows off its most well-known products in a big way.

This enormous gold Buddha statue was hidden inside a stucco decoy for centuries.

This elegant structure at the heart of a Finger Lakes town was originally a drinking fountain.

Defy gravity at this fascinating Pyrenees overlook platform.

This church commemorates a venerable, yet nigh-forgotten woman who dedicated her life to the poor in post-war Tokyo.

Dr. Fleming's work saved the lives of many bullfighters thanks to his discovery of penicillin.

In the heart of Panaji, a monument to the pioneer of modern hypnotism.

A eight-foot-tall statue resides in the heart of Pennsylvania anthracite coal country.

An epic statue dedicated to the memory of the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments of the U.S. Army