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Pristina, Kosovo
‘Cross-legged’
The sculpture of a man sitting in the middle of the square holds great significance for the young nation of Kosovo.
Tallinn, Estonia
Statue of Žorik
A bronze memorial to Tallinn’s most famous, and most elusive, stray dog, erected while he was still alive.
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Jason Miller Statue
The Pulitzer Prize winning writer and actor from “The Exorcist,” Jason Miller, is immortalized with a statue that contains his ashes.
Mumbai, India
Khada Parsi Statue
This statue of a Parsi businessman and philanthropist is an iconic landmark in the city.
Cat Tien, Vietnam
Linh Phong Pagoda
Nestled against the majestic Ba Mountain, this historic spiritual sanctuary features one of the tallest outdoor Buddha statues in Southeast Asia overlooking the ocean.
New York, New York
America’s Response Monument
It memorializes America’s initial military response to the terrorist attacks on our country on September 11, 2001.
Hong Kong
Ten Thousand Buddhas ‘Monastery’
There are over 12,000 Buddha statues at this temple complex that has been mistakenly labeled a monastery.
Detroit, Michigan
RoboCop Statue
One of Detroit's most iconic fictional protectors, RoboCop, finally has a statue.
Grand Junction, Colorado
James Dalton Trumbo Statue
A statue honoring Grand Junction local James Dalton Trumbo, writing from his favorite spot, his bathtub.
Chantilly, Virginia
Yi Sun-Shin Monument
The parking lot of a northern Virginia shopping center is host to a monument to Korea’s greatest naval commander, to include a scale model replica of the Turtle Boat he made famous.
Eivissa, Spain
Monument to the Hippies
This sculpture shows an iconic image typical of Ibiza that, however, did not take place here
Rēzekne, Latvia
The Looming Head of Jānis Zvīdra
Tucked away at a quiet Latvian crossroads, this stern, larger-than-life stone bust of a teenage communist martyr remains a fascinating and rare survivor of Soviet-era political idolization.
Notre Dame, Indiana
First Down Moses
A 17-foot-tall bronze statue of Moses with an index finger pointed towards the heavens signaling first down for the football team.
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Wiarton, Ontario
Wiarton Willie Statue
This small town is home to Ontario’s answer to Punxsutawney Phil.
Mishawaka, Indiana
Cristoforo Colombo statue in Central Park
A statue donated to the city of Mishawaka, Indiana in 1992, commemorating the 500th anniversary of Columbus’s arrival.
Schwerin, Germany
Petermännchen Statue at Schwerin Castle
A carved figure embodying the palace’s pint-sized but protective spirit rooted in local folklore.
Muncie, Indiana
The Passing of the Buffalo
This statue of a Native American figure forlornly looking at the passing of a way life has been on the move.
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