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Places where every cultured person dreams of visiting.

Experts from the world's largest travel site TripAdvisor have compiled a ranking of 25 cultural sites that were most highly rated by tourists from around the globe.

In general, if you have not yet decided on your vacation plans, in this review website you can find some great ideas. For the next 25 holidays.

1. Machu Picchu, Peru

Machu Picchu, recognized as one of the New Wonders of the World, is located in modern Peru, on the top of a mountain range at an altitude of 2450 meters above sea level. It is called the “city in the sky” or “city among the clouds”, sometimes called the “lost city of the Incas”. Some archaeologists believe that the city was created as a sacred mountain retreat by the great Inca ruler Pachacutec around 1440, and functioned until 1532, when the Spanish invaded the Inca Empire. In 1532, all its inhabitants mysteriously disappeared.

2. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one of the six largest mosques in the world. Named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahyan, the founder and first president of the United Arab Emirates. Unlike many other Muslim temples, everyone is allowed into it, regardless of faith.

3. Taj Mahal, Agra, India

The Taj Mahal Mausoleum is one of the most recognizable landmarks not only in India but throughout the world. The structure was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth. The Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and also a symbol of eternal love.

4. Mezquita, Cordoba, Spain

Walls decorated with intricate patterns, mosaic ornaments, hundreds of thin openwork columns - this is how the Cathedral Mosque of Cordoba appears today. Many centuries ago, there was an ancient Roman temple on this site, then it was replaced by a Visigothic church, and in 785 the Mezquita appeared. It became the second most important mosque on the planet, and the pilgrimage to Cordoba was even equated to the obligatory hajj to Mecca for every Muslim. But then the Catholics replaced the Moors, and Mezquita was turned into a Christian temple.

5. St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican, Italy

The heart of the Vatican and the entire Catholic world, St. Peter's Basilica is one of the main attractions of Rome. Here you can view ancient Rome from a bird's eye view, admire the interior of the cathedral from the top of the dome, celebrate Mass and even receive the blessing of the pontiff.

6. Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

The Cambodian temple Angkor Wat is the largest religious building ever created, the history of which goes back almost 9 centuries. Even its name speaks about the monumentality of the temple complex, because Angkor Wat literally translates as Temple City. It covers an area of 200 hectares and is surrounded by a moat 190 meters wide. This colossal structure is dedicated to the god Vishnu, revered in this area.

7. Bayon Temple Complex, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Bayon is one of the most amazing temples located on the territory of Angkor Thom and was its religious center. The “highlight” of Bayon are the towers with many faces carved from stone, silently looking from above over the vast territory of Angkor Thom, and during the heyday of the state, over the entire Khmer Empire. Initially, there were 54 towers, which symbolized the 54 provinces under the rule of the king. Today, only about 37 towers remain.

8. Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ on the Blood, St. Petersburg, Russia

The Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ, better known as the Church of the Savior on Blood, became the only Russian attraction on Trip Advisor's list. The Savior on Spilled Blood attracts tourists from all over the world not only with the splendor of its domes and interiors, but also with its unusual history, which has given rise to many legends and speculations. Many of them are related to the fact that the temple was erected on the spot where on March 1, 1881, the Narodnaya Volya member I. Grinevitsky mortally wounded Alexander II, who was popularly called the Tsar Liberator for the abolition of serfdom.

9. Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

10. Walls of the old city, Dubrovnik, Croatia

In 1979, UNESCO declared Dubrovnik's Old Town a World Heritage Site, including a significant portion of the city's ancient walls. They surround the city on all four sides and contain a venerable collection of historical monuments, including towers, fortresses, churches, monasteries, squares and streets, schools, museums and galleries. Built for defensive purposes, these stone walls have protected its citizens since the founding of Dubrovnik in the 6th century.

11. Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar

Shwedagon Pagoda is the tallest spiritual building in Myanmar, or, as it is also called, the Land of Pagodas. The entire complex of the giant pagoda occupies more than five hectares of land, on which, in addition to the main structure, there are many smaller spiers and countless sculptures of mythical and real animals : golden griffins and elephants, dragons and lions. The Shwedagon Pagoda became what it is today in the 15th century, during the reign of Queen Shinsobu. It was then that the gigantic temple was finally given the shape of an inverted begging bowl and sheathed in gold from top to bottom.

12. Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool, Washington, DC

The Lincoln Memorial is a majestic temple made in the ancient Greek style and somewhat reminiscent of the Parthenon. It is supported by 36 white marble columns, representing the number of states that belonged to the United States at the time of President Lincoln's death. In the center of the temple is a statue of the world's most respected American president sitting in a chair. Its height is 5.79 meters.

13. Ancient City of Petra, Petra/Wadi Musa, Jordan

In the very heart of Jordan, in the Wadi Musa valley, deep in the sandy mountains, there is the most amazing ancient city of Petra. Petra was originally a temporary refuge for the nomadic Nabatean tribes. From several fortified rock caves, it gradually grew into a large fortified city. There is only one way to get to the city - through the narrow Siq gorge, which was once the bed of a mountain stream. Petra still belongs to the Bedouins, who warmly welcome guests to their land.

14. Section of the Great Wall of China Mutianyu, Beijing, China

On no other section of the Great Wall of China were restoration work carried out as well as on the Mutianyu section. This site, with 22 watchtowers that have retained their original appearance, is a true architectural masterpiece. The phrase Mutianyu from Chinese is translated as “a valley in which you can admire the views of the fields.” Among all the sections of the Great Wall of China, Mutianyu is the longest fully restored section open to tourists.

15. Ancient city of Ephesus, Selcuk, Türkiye

The largest and best-preserved ancient city on the Aegean Sea and the second most important after Pompeii in the Mediterranean, ancient Ephesus is the most visited attraction in Turkey. Legends connect the appearance of the city with the name of Androcles, the son of the ruler of Athens, Codra, who, on the advice of an oracle, arrived in these places to found the temple of Artemis. The city got its name from the Amazon Ephesia, Androcles' lover.

16. Alhambra, Spain

The Alhambra (Arabic: Al Hamra - literally "Red Castle") is an ancient palace and fortress of the Moorish rulers of the province of Granada in southern Spain. The castle occupies the top of a rocky plateau on the southeastern border of Granada. The name Alhambra probably comes from the color of the sun-dried clay or bricks from which the castle walls are made. However, some historians suggest that the name came from the “red flame of torches” that illuminated the many years of construction of the castle, which went on around the clock.

17. Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia

The Australian War Memorial is the main memorial dedicated to the memory of soldiers killed during the First and Second World Wars. Today it is considered one of the most significant monuments of its kind in the world. The memorial is located near the Parliament building, from the balcony of which a 360-degree panorama of the monument opens.

18. Siena Cathedral, Siena, Italy

According to the chronicles, at the beginning of the 13th century, the inhabitants of the city-state of Siena, which acted as the main competitor and adversary of Florence, “called upon their leaders to build a temple more magnificent than that of their neighbors.” So, between 1215 and 1263, on the site of the old temple, the Duomo of Siena was founded according to the plan of the Gothic master Niccolò Pisano. Today this majestic temple is the main attraction of the city.

19. Milan Cathedral (Duomo), Milan, Italy

The most important place in Milan is the Cathedral of Santa Maria Nascente (Duomo), a pearl of Italian Gothic architecture, which was built from 1386 to the beginning of the 19th century. The third largest Catholic church on the planet can easily be considered one of the wonders of the world. Its hundred-meter spiers tower over the center of Milan, and the golden statue of the Madonna on the longest spire (four meters high) is visible from many parts of the city.

22. Christ the Redeemer Statue, Rio de Janeiro

The Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro is one of the most famous and popular monuments in the world. Every year, millions of tourists rise to its foot, from where a stunning panorama of the city and bay opens with the picturesque Sugar Loaf Mountain, the famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, and the huge bowl of the Maracana Stadium.

23. Teotihuacan, San Juan Teotihuacan, Mexico

The name of the ancient settlement of Teotihucan is translated from the Aztec language as “the city where people become gods.” According to legend, after the Great Flood, the gods returned to Teotihuacan to re-create the world. Modern researchers believe that the area of this ancient settlement was 26-28 square kilometers, and the population was about 200 thousand people. It is one of the oldest and largest cities in the Western Hemisphere, the exact age of which is still unknown.

During the day we always strive to get to the historical center, or the beautiful city square. Many of them are very similar to each other in that they have the same ones - they are riders on horses, military generals or seers looking into the future, or elaborate fountains. From time to time you want to see something unusual and this collection will help you with that. Meet the most unusual monuments that are located in different parts of the world.

Fountain Child Eater (Kindlifresserbrunnen)

The name of this fountain translates as “Child Eater”. The statue depicts an ogre eating a baby with a sack of children on his shoulder. No one is exactly sure what this monument symbolizes, and assumptions vary. Some believe it is Krampus, a creature from folklore who punishes bad children at Christmas. Some believe that the monument depicts a Jew. Others believe that it symbolizes the Man-Eater of War, who devours the children of Switzerland. These theories are just a few of many. There is one thing everyone agrees on: the monument is damn scary.

Crazy Horse Memorial, Dakota

Other than its size, there is nothing visually unusual about the Crazy Horse Monument, but its history is indeed a little strange. Crazy Horse was a military leader of the native Lakota Indians who fought against the United States government to protect their lands and way of life. He even led his soldiers to victory in one of the battles against the United States Army. A question arises that has no clear answer: why did he receive one of the largest monuments in America? In addition, Crazy Horse is also featured on one of the US stamps. Another interesting fact is that the monument has been under construction for 66 years, but it is still not completed! When all the work is finally done, it will be 195 meters long and 180 meters high.

Monument to Wenceslas on a dead horse,

In Wenceslas Square, right in the historical center of Prague, you can see the magnificent statue of St. Wenceslas on horseback. Wenceslas was the patron saint of Bohemia and the base of his statue is decorated with images of other saints. Not far from this statue is the Palace of Lucerne with an unusual monument inside, with something like a parody of the main statue of Wenceslas. The horse is dead and hanging upside down from the ceiling while Vaclav sits on its stomach. Dave Cerny's sculpture is very unusual, and no one knows its exact meaning. When sightseeing in Prague, this place is a must.

Monument to the Cotton Weevil

Believe it or not, this strange monument in Alabama is dedicated to the insect that destroyed all their crops. After the boll weevil arrived in Alabama in 1915, it took only three years for it to destroy cotton crops. Instead of cursing the heavens, a certain H.V. Sessions found a financial backer and retrained as a peanut grower. This eventually forced all local farmers to diversify their crops. The result recouped all their losses, and the city experienced unexpected financial growth. To honor this prosperity, the city built a monument to the cotton boll weevil in the center of the business district.

Carhenge

In the High Plains of Nebraska lies the unusual Carhenge Monument. At first glance you might think you're looking at the famous Stonehenge, but in fact it's 38 vintage cars painted gray and dug into the ground to create an exact replica of Stonehenge in England. Carhenge was conceived and built in 1987. Its creator, Jim Reynders, grew up in England and studied the original Stonehenge closely enough to make an exact replica of it. The attraction has become quite popular; it even has its own tourist assistance center.

Monument to Klyzma in

In the Russian city of Zheleznovodsk there is a monument to the enema. If having an enema statue isn't weird enough for you, then cherubs carry it. The creator of the monument, Svetlana Avakina, was inspired by the cherubs of the Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli. Once you learn a little history of Zheleznovodsk, the strange monument makes a little more sense. The city is best known for its spas, which use fresh mineral water from the springs in their enemas.

Giant Robot Gundam

On the island of Odaiba in the middle of the Tokyo Bay recreation area, there is a paradise for fans of Gundam robots. Many of the park's attractions are inspired by the highly popular cartoon. There is also a real-size replica of the giant Gundamu robot. The height of the Gundam Mecha monument - a robot known as RX-78-2 - reaches 13 meters. It is decorated with appropriate lighting and sound effects.

Headington Shark Monument

At first glance, a monument to a shark stuck in the roof of a house and falling from the sky may seem like just a humorous project. But in fact, its meaning is much deeper. The shark was created to commemorate the 41st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. According to artist John Buckley, the shark was meant to express feelings of powerlessness, anger and despair, nuclear energy, Chernobyl and Nagasaki."

Molinere underwater sculptures

You won't be able to see this monument on land because it is located on the ocean floor. Near the west coast of Grenada, there are unusual statues on the seabed that can only be accessed by scuba divers. Most of the statues are made from cement by artist Jason Taylor. The statues depict local people talking about their daily lives. Some of them ride bicycles, or sit on the sofa and watch TV. What is really unusual is that over time the monuments were covered with corals, which made them unique.

Manneken Pis, Brussels

This little guy tops the list of the most unusual monuments. This statue disappoints many when they first meet it. An ordinary Manneken Pis - each of us does this every day. The statue is very small - only 61 cm tall. But what makes this guy special is his story. No one is one hundred percent sure why the statue was made, or what it represents. One story suggests that a local resident lost his child. The whole town formed a search party and when they finally found the little boy, he was standing and peeing. The boy's joyful father created a bronze sculpture and gave it to the city as a gift. Another more outlandish story suggests that a little boy prevented a fire that nearly destroyed a city by peeing on it. Manneken Pis is included in the list of 10 overrated attractions in the world.

The sights of the world are a huge number of popular and little-known ancient and modern, man-made and natural objects of history, culture, architecture, archeology, scattered across various centers of deceased and existing civilizations on planet Earth.

We have selected the 30 best, which every tourist should definitely see.

Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ on the Blood, St. Petersburg, Russia

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California

If you look at a Google map, you can understand why the bridge (not golden, but red) is called a gate. The main local attraction “let” the Pacific Ocean into the San Francisco Bay, connecting the city with Marin County. This grandiose structure was built from 1933 to 1937. At the time of its opening, it was the largest suspension bridge in the world.

Christ the Redeemer Statue, Rio de Janeiro

The Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro is one of the most famous and popular monuments in the world. Every year, millions of tourists rise to its foot, from where a dizzying panorama of the city and bay opens with the picturesque Sugar Loaf Mountain, the famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, and the huge bowl of the Maracana stadium.

Machu Picchu, Peru

Machu Picchu, recognized as one of the New Wonders of the World, is located in modern Peru, on the top of a mountain range at an altitude of 2450 meters above sea level. It is called the “city in the sky” or “city in the clouds”, sometimes called the “lost city of the Incas”. Some archaeologists believe that the city was created as a sacred mountain retreat by the great Inca ruler Pachacutec around 1440, and functioned until 1532, when the Spanish invaded the Inca Empire. In 1532, all its inhabitants mysteriously disappeared.

Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

The pyramids at Giza are the oldest and largest pyramids in the world, but most importantly, the Pyramid of Cheops is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that has survived to this day. And without a doubt, the pyramids in Giza deservedly take first place in the Top 10 attractions of the world. These pyramids were built as tombs for the ancient Egyptian kings, these royal tombs reflect the power and wealth of the ancient civilization of Egypt.
The Great Pyramids of Giza are more popular than any other attractions in the world, they are located in the western part of the Nile, next to the capital of Egypt, Cairo. The Great Pyramid of Cheops is the oldest and largest, it was built as a tomb for the ancient Egyptian king Khufu (Cheops). It has a height of 137 meters, which means the Cheops pyramid was the tallest structure on Earth for several millennia, until the towers of Cologne Cathedral were completed in 1880, and consists of 2,300,000 blocks, some weighing up to 200 tons.
The second pyramid at Giza was built for Khafre, the son of King Khufu. It was erected in 2592 BC, the third pyramid at Giza was built for Menkaure, the son of King Khafre.

Section of the Great Wall of China Mutianyu, Beijing, China

Siena Cathedral, Siena, Italy

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Old town of Dubrovnik, Croatia

In 1979, UNESCO listed Dubrovnik's old town as a World Heritage Site, including a significant portion of the city's ancient walls. They surround the city on four sides and contain a venerable collection of historical monuments, including towers, fortresses, churches, monasteries, squares and streets, schools, museums and galleries. Built for defensive purposes, these stone walls have protected its citizens since the founding of Dubrovnik in the 6th century.

Bayon Temple Complex, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Alhambra, Spain

The Alhambra is an ancient palace and fortress of the Moorish rulers of the province of Granada in southern Spain. The castle occupies the top of a rocky plateau on the southeastern border of Granada. The name Alhambra probably comes from the color of the sun-dried clay or bricks from which the castle walls are made. However, some historians suggest that the name came from the “red flame of torches” that illuminated the many years of construction of the castle, which went on around the clock.

Milan Cathedral (Duomo), Milan, Italy

Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar

The Shwedagon Pagoda is the tallest spiritual building in Myanmar, or, as it is also called, the Land of Pagodas. The entire complex of the giant pagoda occupies more than five hectares of land, on which, in addition to the main structure, there are many smaller spiers and countless sculptures of mythical and real animals: golden griffins and elephants, dragons and lions. Shwedagon Pagoda as it is today became in the 15th century, during the reign of Queen Shinsobu. It was then that the gigantic temple was finally given the shape of an inverted begging bowl and sheathed in gold from top to bottom.

Colosseum, Rome

This is the largest amphitheater in the world during the Roman Empire. It is also the most popular tourist and iconic symbol of Rome. The Colosseum was built in 70 AD. Emperor Vespasian. It was used for gladiator fights and public events. Gladiator fights took place in the Colosseum until 435 AD. It can accommodate up to 50,000 spectators and has 80 entrances.

Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool, Washington, DC

Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Gettysburg National Military Park is not a park in the traditional sense. Here you will not find shady alleys and flowering flower beds. This is the site of an important battle of the United States Civil War in 1863.

Teotihuacan, San Juan Teotihuacan, Mexico

Mezquita, Cordoba, Spain

Ancient City of Petra, Petra/Wadi Musa, Jordan

St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican, Italy

Ancient city of Ephesus, Selcuk, Türkiye

Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia

Golden Temple - Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar, India

Harmandir Sahib is one of the oldest and most revered temples in India and is the Mecca of the Sikhs. Its upper tiers are covered with gold, which is why it is also known as the “Golden Temple”. The road to the entrance to the temple goes along a narrow marble bridge over a pond, the water of which is considered healing. Pilgrims believe that it consists of the elixir of immortality and holy water. The road over the bridge symbolizes the path from the sinner to the righteous.

Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain

The Basilica of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is one of the most famous long-term construction projects in the world: its construction began almost 150 years ago and continues to this day. Although Antonio Gaudi initially had nothing to do with the construction of this temple, a year after the start of work he headed this project. Gaudi built the temple for 30 years until he died. The reason for such a long construction period is that the Sagrada Familia is built solely on donations from parishioners.

Taj Mahal, Agra, India

Sydney Opera House, Australia

The Sydney Opera House is the most recognizable landmark and symbol of Australia, located on the shores of Sydney Harbour. The theater hosts more than 1,500 productions every year and is considered one of the busiest arts centers in the world. It is estimated that over 7 million people visit this amazing Sydney tourist attraction.

Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Big Ben, England

The vast majority of tourists clearly associate Big Ben with England and is rightfully considered the main tourist attraction of the country. Few people know that in fact Big Ben is not a separate attraction, but part of the Palace of Westminster in London. Big Ben contains the world's largest chimes and is the third tallest clock tower in the world. It is named after Benjamin Hall, one of the architects of this clock tower, which was built between 1848 and 1853.

Eiffel Tower, Paris

This is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world, located in the capital of France, Paris. It was named after Gustave Eiffel, the engineer responsible for its design and construction. The tower is over 300 meters high and weighs over 10,000 tons; construction was completed in 1889. for him; s construction. The 324 meter tower weighs 10,100 tons and was opened in 1889. For the next 41 years it remained the tallest building in the world.

Statue of Liberty, New York, USA

The Statue of Liberty is recognized as the main attraction of the United States, it is a symbol of Freedom, so why did millions of migrants from Europe strive for a country of great opportunities. The colossal sculpture is located 3 kilometers from Manhattan in New York. The statue actually represents the Roman Goddess of Liberty and is a gift from the people of France to the United States.
It was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and was a gift from the United States for the World's Fair on October 28, 1876. About 4 million tourists visit the Statue of Liberty every year. The height of this amazing sculpture is 93 meters, from the ground to the tips of the torch.

It is no secret that for many travelers monuments are no longer an attractive attraction due to their large number and uniformity in all countries of the world. However, modern and not so modern sculptors can still surprise us. In our list of the most original and unusual monuments in the world in their design and execution, you will not find banalities or hackneyed forms. Only the best and most interesting!

The originality and non-standard thinking of the author now comes to the fore. Nowadays, monuments are a mockery, a reproach to society, a demonstration of one’s own views, or simply an object of art.

1. Statue of a girl with a skull (Czech Republic, Mikulov)

The bronze figure of a girl, kneeling down, with a massive skull mounted on her back, is intended, according to the author, to remind people of the inevitable death that haunts us all. The statue was created in 1996 by Jaroslav Rona.

2. Themis (Denmark)

The sculpture by Danish master Jens Galschiot presents us with an ironic sketch of the modern justice system. Here, the goddess of justice, Themis, plump from a “good life,” sits on the shoulders of a starved poor man.

3. Piss - Gergeta Brick Factory (Czech Republic, Prague)

The scandalous and ambiguous work of David Cherny can hardly be called a sculpture; it is an art installation that can interact with the viewer. Water doesn’t just flow from the statues like fountains, the streams can change direction and even display small inscriptions upon request! You can send your text options via SMS messages. The monument was erected in 2004.

4.Tree of traffic lights (England, London)

In 1999, this symbol of urbanization - the traffic light tree - was created by the French artist Pierre Vivant. The urban variation of the tree consists of 75 traffic lights in real size, the height of the entire creation is about 8 meters. Yes, such a non-standard structure, if the author had erected it at an intersection, could have caused considerable confusion in city traffic.

5. Statue of the fight against evil (Canada, Calgary)

It is difficult to determine the message that this work of contemporary art brings to us. In case you are frightened by your own guesses and conjectures, let us turn to brief information received from the American author Dennis Oppenheim: this is a symbol of the eradication of evil. In addition to the original idea, the project is also interesting from an engineering point of view, representing the illusion of a fall.

6. Monument to an office worker (USA, Los Angeles)

At the entrance to the Ernst & Young office building there is this laconic monument to modern workaholics. Everything here is clear without words.

7. Levitating elephant (France, Paris)

A sculpture that defies the laws of natural gravity presents us with an elephant that manages to stand on its own trunk! This original fantasy came to the mind of the French master Daniel Firman, who claims that 18,000,0000 kilometers from Earth, a real elephant could do the same as its plaster copy.

8. Vomiting (England, London)

Apart from the fact that this fountain statue is extremely unusual and even scandalous, we have nothing to add, since the artist himself does not reveal the deep meaning of his creation, but leaves it to the viewer.

9. Floating crane (Switzerland, Winterthur)

A real miracle, a faucet floating in the air, from which water constantly flows, is located in the Technopark of the Swiss town of Winterthur. However, no matter how the author tried to create the illusion of the absence of gravity, inquisitive minds quickly discovered his secret. A transparent pipe is located inside the stream of water, thus holding the structure and constantly passing water back and forth.

10. Head-nail (Germany, Goslar)

The next creation of contemporary artists also leaves behind the mystery of understatement. A human profile pierced by dozens of nails: what does this mean? Everyone can find their own interpretation of an art object.

11. Finger (France, Paris)

The finger pointing to the heavens, located on the streets of the French capital, is probably intended to remind hasty Parisians of something important. About what?

12. Enema (Zheleznovodsk, Russia)

Apparently, in order to honor this most useful medical device in their work, the employees of the Mashuk-Aquatherm sanatorium installed a 400-kilogram sculpture of it on their territory. Since then, the enema is one and a half meters high

There are a lot of famous attractions that no longer attract the interest of tourists. Many people think that it is already difficult to surprise them. The world is amazing and diverse, so this article will present the most unusual attractions around the world.

Monument to Sycophancy

An ironic structure that can be seen in Prague. The attraction is represented by several sculptures that symbolize lovers of sycophancy.

Keyhole

Rome is full of tourists; large queues form around monuments and museums. Of particular interest to tourists is the so-called keyhole. If you look into the well you can see three states at once.

Shoes on the Danube embankment

60 pairs of shoes were cast from cast iron and installed on the river bank in Budapest. The thing is that the end of World War II was marked by the mass destruction of the Jewish nation. The reprisal took place in a particularly brutal manner. 50 people were chained to one target, placed on the river bank, shot at the first one so that he would fall into the river and pull the rest with him.

Carhenge

In the USA there is an interesting attraction, namely a copy of Stonehenge. The sculptures are made from cars painted grey.

Traffic light tree

The tree is 8 meters high, on which there are 25 traffic lights. The tree is located on one of the London streets. The sculpture appeared in 1999 by one of the French sculptors. City motorists recognized the tree as an interesting option for street design. Today, such traffic lights can be found not only in London.

Official Themis

The satirical sculpture is located in Denmark. The author of the creation, thus, expressed his dissatisfaction with the emerging class inequality between people. The sculpture is presented in the form of two people, one of them is emaciated, but holds an overly well-fed man on his shoulders.

Fork with dumpling

Among Russian cities you can also find interesting sights. For example, a sculpture 3 meters high appeared in Izhevsk. The idea is quite simple, one of the manufacturers decided to promote their brand this way.

Sculpture in the form of an apple core

This kind of monument is located in Jerusalem. In this country, an apple is considered a symbol of discord, but a core is considered a consequence. It is this idea that can be traced in the idea.

Waterfall from toilets

The structure was made from 10 thousand real toilets. Each of them is connected to a water supply system, thanks to which a kind of waterfall is created.

Hotel called Can Sleep

This cozy place is located in Denmark. There are about 144 two-story buildings on the territory and they are made in the form of beer cans. The buildings are designed to attract customers.

Merry Cemetery in Romania

All monuments are made in blue with sarcastic pictures. You can also read funny poems here; death is treated with humor here.

Underground temples in Italy

In Damanhur, the local community decided to build a temple, but they were afraid that it would be demolished by local authorities. It was decided that the temple would be located underground.