Statues

The centuries-old crosses "growing" in the cemetery are steeped in local lore and are believed to have healing powers.

The behemoth beasts engaged in an epic battle is the second-tallest statue in the contiguous United States.

A slightly creepy gallery of plaster cast models in the same museum as Michelangelo's David.

For over 75 years, this cute stone statue has warmed the hearts of San Antonio.

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

This amazing mountain temple is topped by one of the tallest sitting Buddha statues in the world.

Affectionately known as "Lord Bot," this historic statue has a cult social media following and rightly claims to be “the most metal inhabitant of the Wren Yard.”

A forgotten tribute to a South American hero hidden in a cluster of traffic islands.

The "Rocky Horror Picture Show" character has a hidden camera that broadcasts people doing the "Time Warp."

A whimsical menagerie of devils, krampuses, satyrs, and other horned creatures.

Perhaps the tiniest sculpture in Saint Petersburg is a little bronze finch inspired by a song.

A park built around the legend of a clam-loving giant who created a monumental midden.

This giant disembodied horse head seems to balance impossibly on its nose.

An old church full of restored Catholic statues is a makeup artist's labor of love.

This statue honors the thousands of Allied avians that served and died for France during World War I.

Contrary to popular belief, this secluded statue doesn't represent Pennsylvania's founder.