Statues

A life-size bronze statue of Ettore Boiardi, the man behind the can.

A controversial interactive sculpture that "weeps" water.

This statue of an everyday cleaning tool sits proud upon a plinth in Manchester's coolest quarter.

A beloved statue of a diving woman in Perth’s Swan River is frequently dressed up in costumes for special occasions.

The niches over the western entrance of Westminster Abbey honor individuals from the 20th century who gave their lives for their Christian beliefs.

A bronze statue commemorating the legend of a hellhound haunting the village of De Lutte.

A giant statue of the Buddhist goddess of mercy watches over the town of Ōfuna.

Standing at the site of his former school, this sculpture celebrates Darwin's groundbreaking contributions to science and his deep connection to his birthplace.

Tucked away in the forest, these giant wooden trolls delight visitors in Charlestown, Rhode Island.

This shrine, built to protect against destructive waves, is home to two monumental lion heads.

A Taiwanese garden teems with the retired statues of the island's former dictator.

A monument to the “other Joan” who bravely defended the town of Beauvais with an axe in hand.

This easily overlooked statue depicts an important woman in Mannheim's history.

Commemorating the Japanese migration to Peru, this statue has a sister standing across the Pacific.

This pair of statues commemorates a once-widespread carnival tradition of blowing on each other’s butts with bellows.

A well-worshipped shrine to the Virgin Mary nestled inside the last of Zagreb’s historic gates.

This memorial and the seawall that it stands near are powerful symbols of the island’s resilience.

The statue, located at a mansion-turned-emancipation museum, honors Galveston’s history as the birthplace of Juneteenth.