Statues

A tribute to Samuel Wilson, who may be the original "Uncle Sam."

Three rare “road guardian” stelae with reliefs of the Tengu can be found in the town of Naruse.

One of Malta’s most popular beaches features a seemingly out-of-place statue of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus.

An oversized bluebird statue returns to its rightful place on Vilano Beach pier.

This statue by a foremost African sculptor presents the leader in Haiti's independence struggle as a heroic figure contemplating his fledgling nation's constitution.

A rare full-sized statue of one of Britain's famous writers.

Life-sized bronze statues of fictional puppet characters.

Why does this Italian coastal city have a statue of a 17th-century samurai?

A bronze and stone statue made to recognize the life and career of a Russian aristocrat turned English rugby player.

A memorial to the Vicentine who survived and documented Magellan's circumnavigation of the world.

Children’s timeless joy is remembered in the fast-developing Myeongdong district of Seoul.

This wooden statue commemorates a man who spent nearly 40 years waving hello to the people of Laguna Beach.

This pavement line and accompanying statue commemorates the starting point for the world's oldest annual marathon.

They say the internet is forever but just in case, the shiba inu behind an iconic meme has been immortalized in bronze.

A beautiful bronze statue of the greatest fossil hunter of the 19th century.

A life-sized statue commemorating the former manager of Ipswich's football team.

The metal bird, nicknamed "Sandy," stands nearly 40 feet tall and is an homage to the birds that migrate through North Dakota every year.