Statues

This memorial to a murdered empress took 20 years to design, then spent 30 years hidden away in storage.

This walk to the Pacific Ocean is surrounded by modern statues of Mochica Gods.

This enormous ode to sport fishing overlooks the region.

A hidden Buddhist gem accessible only by boat.

Five mythical trolls have taken up residence in woods and hidden on paths at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.

It is rumored that if you spot this little golden frog hiding in plain sight, good luck will come your way.

Pay homage to a preeminent matriarch, and the native Dena’ina people, at this sculpture installation in Anchorage.

A plaque on the base of this statue holds a bewitching design.

The iconic blonde bombshell has a familial connection to this town in southern Norway.

First Joe Pagac sculpture; sculpture reflects native Tucson wildlife in an urban setting.

A giant gorilla guardian of the neighborhood, warning people to drive safely.

An American mascot that became a lucky god in Japan, enshrined in a city far from the main center of his worship.

Also known as Uncle Karl, the beloved bronze copper keeps a watchful eye on St. Stephen’s Basilica while people rub his lucky belly.

The writer of 'Cyrano De Bergerac' found inspiration in this Pyrennes spa town.

A grumpy old water goblin guarding an old mill on the Devil’s Stream in Prague.

An ancient Greek monument and a Byzantine church coexist inside this cave.

Made to improve road safety, these policemen-like figurines in Miyakojima island have earned an enthusiastic fanbase.