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Tata the Bus Driver

Belvedere, Sint Maarten

Tata the Bus Driver

A roundabout in the West Indies that pays tribute to a bus driver who brokered no-nonsense on the school route.

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Get a peek into what we’re obsessed with right now.

April White March 1, 2023

Permanently Closed

Gainesville, Texas

Glenn Goode's Big People

A family of fiberglass giants.

Guglielmo Marconi Memorial

Washington, D.C.

Guglielmo Marconi Memorial

Dedicated to the man who created the first radio wave communication system.

Diana and her hunting hounds.

Statue of Diana the Huntress

Artist Natividad Sánchez wrote a new ending for one of Roman mythology's tragic love stories.

Steering the World

Onaway, Michigan

'Onaway Steers the World'

A 30-foot-tall sculpture pays homage to what was once the Steering Wheel Capital of the World.

Paco in a sitting position

Perro Paco

A statue commemorating a beloved stray dog who was adopted by the entire neighborhood where he lived.

Kimi-Chan

This sculpture bears a tragic backstory that may have inspired a hauntingly beautiful children's song.

The Secret History & Hidden Wonders of Charlotte, North Carolina

Between tree-lined streets and a boom town feel, Charlotte surprises with a deep-rooted history and plenty of must-see spots.

Sponsored by Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority

Middletown, Connecticut

Wangunk Statue

In a Connecticut park, a statue pays tribute to the Indigenous people of this land.

San Giovanni in Persiceto, Italy

Statua di Re Gino

A bronze monument to his majesty, King Gino.

Kelly's Cats on Union Bridge

Aberdeen, Scotland

Kelly's Cats

A dozen cast iron leopards stand guard along the length of Aberdeen's Union Bridge.

Harriet E. Wilson Memorial

7 Statues Dedicated to Black Leaders

Celebrate these often overlooked heroes and their likeness this February.

Jonathan Carey February 3, 2023

David Livingstone Statue

Blantyre, Scotland

David Livingstone Statue

The only statue ever crafted by award-winning animator Ray Harryhausen.

The statue of Bob, a ginger street cat.

London, England

Street Cat Bob Memorial Statue

This life-size monument honors the legacy of a famous literary feline.

Ipswich, England

The Ogre of Eagle Street

This monstrous face has watched over passersby for centuries.

Bishop Rosendo Salvado Statue

Subiaco, Australia

Bishop Rosendo Salvado Statue

Dedicated to the founder of "New Norcia."

Glasgow, Scotland

The Govan Cat

This small memorial honors a ferocious feline and local hero.