Monuments

A monument dedicated in memory of the over 100,000 civilian deaths during the liberation of Manila in World War II.

The burial site of 16 men’s hair buns, which were lopped off in place of their heads.

A mysterious, perhaps haunted plot of land, untouched by modern development.

This monument honors a true hero dog.

This surreal thumbs-up monument commemorates a shiatsu legend.

This unique prehistoric funerary monument is notable for its distinctive boat-shaped design and exceptional preservation, offering a fascinating glimpse into the island's ancient burial practices.

The location of the site of one of the defining battles of feudal Japan is being fought over by two neighboring cities.

A towering sword embedded in the ground commemorates the legendary Slavic ruler.

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

For but one summer in 1975, this rural suburb became a busy tourist spot when a local girl claimed to have seen ghostly faces on an old stele.

A monument to placate the spirits of an ancient forest.

A 160-year-old tower built in honor of a scholar who was burned at the stake for translating the Bible.

The urinal, known by many names and designated as a Norwegian Cultural Heritage Site for its simple and functional design, stands as a testament to old gay history in Norway.

Next to Salt Lake City's Assembly Hall stands a tribute to some unlikely heroes of early Mormon settlers.

This enormous sardine in the Segura River pays tribute to an annual post-Lent tradition.

A memorial to honor those who were killed in a Bastille Day terror attack in Nice.

One of Malta’s most popular beaches features a seemingly out-of-place statue of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus.