Statues

Inspired by the famous sculptures on Easter Island, this head serves as a popular meeting spot by Shibuya Station.

A 17th-century Shinto shrine that is home to statues of Mickey Mouse and Pikachu.

A statue meant to celebrate peace has also been interpreted as a mother taking away her son's internet privileges.

This statue dedicated to the story of a Flemish boy and his dog was relatively obscure in Belgium, but a cult sensation in Japan.

Unbeknownst to most passersby, this marble statue standing outside an office building is a genuine piece of second-century Rome.

This legendary giant, born from vegetables, terrorized townspeople and cheated local children in games.

This monument dedicated to the legendary American showman can be found in Scotland's largest city.

This constitutionally sound Muffler Man harkens back to the days these attractions were a must-see.

Only the face remains of this giant Buddha statue, which is said to be a source of luck for students.

This bronze statue of Martin Luther King was placed in the park without permission.

Mythical beasts symbolizing the city of Tokyo guard a historic bridge.

This water goblin statue represents a 19th-century urban legend about a haunted canal that became a Japanese idiom.

On a picturesque lake island, a massive, “broken” crucifixion has become a popular pilgrimage destination.

This statue pays homage to a group of kids's childhood companion who once called the park home.

Down this yellow brick road, visitors are treated to toadstool houses and massive mushroom sculptures.

A surprisingly approachable statue of the man who dominated King Henry VIII's government.

A stonemason's hilarious revenge came in the form of this peculiarly positioned gargoyle.