Unusual and fantastic, funny and intriguing sights that you have never seen before are born on our planet all the time. What thoughts do not excite the imagination of talented artists and sculptors, architects and designers when they create their masterpieces. If you have a thirst for travel and new knowledge in your blood, then it's time to get acquainted with the best attractions created in recent decades.

1. Kelpies - giant heads of graceful horses (Falkirk, Scotland)

Fans of mysterious creatures will appreciate the two colossal sculptures designed by Glasgow artist Andy Scott. He performed them in honor of the mythological werewolf horses, which are 10 times stronger than usual. These creatures are able to turn into both people and black horses. If a careless rider saddles a forest spirit horse, he will throw him into Mountain Lake or a river.

The heads are as high as a ten-story building and weigh 300 tons. They are made of stainless metal plates, reminiscent of the armor of knights. The heads serve as a gateway to Helix Park near the Fort Clyde Canal and appeared in 2013. Horses greet visitors to the eco-park, one with a joyful neigh, the other with humility and humility.

2 Space Cow (Stockholm, Sweden)

If you love animals, then a good-natured cow will make you smile and not pass by. The Cosmonaut Cow is one of the most unusual sculptures in Sweden. She appeared in 2004 before the elections and became a symbol of the country's environmental protection, like her friends another 100 cows installed throughout the city. In an aerospace suit, she looks funny and funny. She floats in the air in a state of weightlessness. The flying cow resembles the carefree Skliss from the cartoon about Alice. Everyone, without exception, perfectly cheers up.

3. Features of gravity for an elephant (Paris, France)

The elephant in the room evokes amazement and admiration among visitors to the Château de Fontainebleau in France. The largest animal on earth was made to balance on a trunk in the air by sculptor Daniel Firman. The airborne figure makes a powerful visual impact, demonstrating what an animal 18,000 km above the earth can do, overcoming the force of gravity. The sculpture was first installed in 2008 in France. Against the backdrop of the luxuriously decorated walls of the castle, the animal on the trunk looks unusual and funny.

4. Musical sculpture "Singing-ringing Tree" (Burnley, UK)

A fabulous and unusual tree towers over the city of Burnley in the UK. Architects Anna Liu and Mike Tonkin created the sculpture in 2006. With a strong wind, the fantastic and mysterious sounds that the tree makes take visitors to the world of elves and gnomes. Numerous galvanized pipes are singing branches. Sometimes, with a sharp wind, the sounds are like the piercing whistle of the Nightingale the Robber, with a quiet and gentle breath, like the whisper of mother nature. A tree always sings in different ways, in several octaves, it depends on the strength and direction of the blowing air masses. Fascinating, and sometimes chilling sounds are carried throughout the district. Professional musicians will hear organ music in these sounds, and lovers of legends will find themselves in Hellas and enjoy the singing of mythical sirens.

5. Harmless and friendly ghosts of the Scottish forest (Alloa, Scotland)

Sculptor Rob Mulholland turned the Scottish forest into a kind of room of fear. locals already accustomed to translucent human figures appearing and disappearing in the most unpredictable places. But for those who are here for the first time, it will seem creepy. Sculptures made of acrylic plexiglass, depending on the light, transmit the sun's rays in different ways, can become invisible or suddenly appear among trees and bushes. Sometimes it may seem that the ghosts hover silently or move through the forest. The many faces and the play of shadows turn them into living beings. This place has become especially popular with those who like to tickle their nerves. Crowds of tourists come here to relax in nature and be a little afraid.

6. Egg. (Mumbai, India)

A smart home will not surprise anyone now, but in the shape of an egg, it has become a truly masterpiece of Chinese scientists. The administrative building in the center of Mumbai, reminiscent of a mysterious planet, is made in the shape of an egg and is the main attraction of the city. The house is made according to an innovative project of a Chinese studio and is called "Cybertecture Egg". On the roof of the building are solar panels and wind turbines, on the balconies are indoor gardens for blood pressure, pulse, weight and temperature.

7. Visual sculpture by Alexandra Reeves (Los Angeles, USA)

The visual glass sculpture of a young student artist is stunning to all who see her in Los Angeles. 19 year old girl studying in School of Visual Effects Gnomon. The pedestal has become one of her most extraordinary projects among anatomical glass digital models. For its manufacture, Alexandra also used glass, special resins and optically transparent plastics. The originality and uniqueness of the sculpture, the elegance and grace of the model, its fantasticness attract many connoisseurs to it.

8. House-cactus (Rotterdam, Holland)

Cozy and quaint house in Rotterdam has huge terraces and balconies with swimming pools. This is an ideal and comfortable accommodation for lovers of crop production. The 19 floors are arranged like steps and screw up in a spiral. The sun evenly illuminates all parts of the building and creates ideal conditions for green helpers.

9. Fantastic Underwater Sculpture Park (Cancun, Mexico)

Everyone who sees this park is covered by a feeling of supernaturalness and mystery, it seems that you find yourself in a magical alien world. The refracted sunlight enlarges the figures and changes their hues, and it all looks fantastic and sometimes quite creepy.

The museum opened in 2009 in Mexico in the Cancun National Marine Park. It has become the largest underwater sculpture park in the world. The unusualness of the excursions, fantasticness and mystery made this place one of the most visited in the world. More than 750 thousand people descend to a depth of 10 meters and enjoy the underwater kingdom. Five hundred silent and motionless inhabitants of the ocean gathered in various compositions, they fascinate and do not let go.

The creator of the unique underwater kingdom is Briton Jason de Caires Taylor, a talented architect and sculptor, ecologist and diver.

You can look at the underwater inhabitants on a boat with a glass bottom. But it is much more interesting and exciting to go down to the bottom with scuba gear, accompanied by an instructor guide.

The main purpose of the museum is to show the unity of man and water world, create an artificial reef of sculptures and preserve the endangered coral species of the empty seabed. All sculptures are made from natural materials and will help preserve the inhabitants of the underwater kingdom.

The most grandiose composition - "Silent Evolution" consists of 400 sculptors. These are people of different professions, babies and old people, rich and poor, people from different eras and from all continents. Each creation of the sculptor is a hidden message, a plea for help and the salvation of all living things. Here are some of the exhibits in this museum:

· "Flower of Hope" - a beautiful girl takes care of coral flowers, trying to restore them to their original beauty. This is the embodiment of the hope that man will become one with nature;

· "Collector of Lost Hopes" - the figure of a man uncorking bottles with notes that no one will ever read;

· "Man on fire" - bright flaming corals gradually burn the body of a man, covering his chest and shoulders;

· "Viciculiarities" - one of the first compositions, lowered under water. 26 children from different countries stand, firmly holding hands and protecting the fragile world.

10. Bright and cheerful toy sculpturesDavid Gerstein (Israel)

In his works, the talented sculptor combined graphics and painting, architecture and sculpture. His works invariably cheer up everyone who sees them. The peculiar design, bright color palette and simplicity make them accessible to everyone. His figures enliven the streets and courtyards of Israel, decorate theaters and public buildings, they can be purchased at the exhibition for a private collection. David makes peculiar and unusual images from steel and paints them in all sorts of colors and shades, giving them a stunning look. Seeing in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, in Herzliya or the Negev a cyclist of all colors of the rainbow, you will immediately guess who the author is. Bright red cats, athletes of various shades, have firmly settled in Israel and have become its attraction.

11. Force of nature (Doha, Qatar)

To think about the forces of nature, to really see its power and greatness, the Italian Lorenzo Quinn calls in his works. Numerous hurricanes and tornadoes destroying the coasts of the islands prompted him to create similar works.

In the image of the fair sex, mother nature, firmly holding our planet with a piece of matter. Similar works by the artist Lorenzo Quinn have been installed all over the world: in England and America, in Monaco and Singapore. Statues are a sacrifice to the Gods of the elements, designed to appease and reconcile the forces of nature and people. The sculpture reaches a height of two and a half meters and is made of metal and stone.

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 dead and now existing civilizations on planet Earth.

How to choose and see the most famous sights of the world? Here you need to be guided, first of all, by your own taste, knowledge of the history and culture of mankind. Here are just some of the sights that have played a significant role in the history of their region and the whole world.

Landmarks of China

This is a symbol of China, which is included in the famous UNESCO list. People who love China and its history are simply obliged to visit this gigantic creation of human hands. This defensive structure was built under different dynasties and for many centuries. In addition to protection, in some areas the Wall was used and used as a road.

The Great Wall of China was built to protect against the attacks of the Mongols and other barbarian tribes from the north even before our era. Most of it was built during the Qin Dynasty. It has a length of about 21 thousand km and is perfectly visible from space. Even today, its fortifications are extremely difficult to overcome.

forbidden city

This is an ancient part of Beijing, one of its main attractions. The official residence of the Chinese emperors was located here, his family, close associates and servants lived. Everyone else could not enter this huge palace complex on pain of death. Today, the Forbidden City is simply referred to as Gugun or the Former Palace.

The Forbidden City began to be built at the beginning of the 15th century, and was completed in 15 years. A significant part of the rich interior decoration of his palaces has survived to our time. In 1924, the last Chinese emperor was deposed, and the Forbidden City was opened to all Chinese and travelers. Today it is a state museum.

summer palace

The Chinese emperor and his family rested in this palace in the summer. The Summer Palace was built relatively recently - in the 18th century, but in the middle of the next century it was burned to the ground by French and Russian troops who conquered Beijing. Later, Empress Dowager Qixi restored this architectural masterpiece.

Like all Chinese landmarks, the Summer Palace has its giant specimens. For example, the Long Corridor (more than 700 meters), passing through which, through paintings and sculptures, you can get an impression of the history, mythology, and literature of this amazing country.

This is another giant Chinese attraction. After the death of the first emperor of the Qin dynasty in the city of Siam, several thousand statues of his soldiers with real weapons in their hands, horses and chariots made of baked terracotta clay were buried near the tomb.

This amazing burial was discovered only in the seventies of the last century. It became another man-made miracle of the era of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, in addition to the Great Wall of China and the Grand Canal, testifying to the greatness of China and its ancient history.

Jade Buddha Temple

This attraction is the visiting card of the second Chinese capital of Shanghai. As you know, Confucianism and Buddhism prevail in China. This shrine in Shanghai is famous for its Buddha statue made from solid jade. Buddha sits with closed eyes and meditates.

Interestingly, this is a functioning Buddhist temple; monks live in a monastery next to it. And at the same time it is a museum that sells tickets. And to look at the meditating jade Buddha, you still need to pay extra. But the monks never let tourists into their meditations.

Actually, Mao is also a great Chinese emperor, only red. And after his death, he was given precisely the imperial honors. In Beijing, on Tiananmen Square, everyone can visit the Mausoleum of Mao. This is one of the famous sights of China, telling about the history of this country in the 20th century.

As in Pushkin's fairy tale, Mao rests in a crystal coffin on the first floor of his Mausoleum, and on the second floor there is an exposition dedicated to the history of the Chinese revolution and the Chinese Communist Party.

Sights of Egypt

Great Egyptian Pyramids at Giza

Egypt has no less great and ancient history. Three pyramids from the time of the Old Kingdom and today continue to amaze tourists from all over the world with their gigantic size. As you know, they are also visible from space.

Three pharaohs were buried in these pyramids, who ruled Ancient Egypt as early as the 3rd millennium BC. If desired, tourists can go down inside the pyramid and see the Heavenly boat, on which the pharaoh, after death, must travel through the sky, heading to his Egyptian gods.

Most of the tombs of the ancient pharaohs have been plundered over the past centuries and millennia. And in Luxor in the middle of the last century in the Valley of the Kings, the whole tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamen, who ruled in the New Kingdom and died at a very young age, was found.

Since then, this tomb has acquired many legends and falsifications. What is worth only the famous, thanks to Hollywood, "the curse of Tutankhamun" and the announcement of the Egyptologists who discovered it as scammers. However, today it is the most popular tourist attraction in Egypt, which is adored by tourists.

Mount Moses

And this is the main attraction of Sinai. In accordance with the Old Testament, the Jews are convinced that the elder of their kind, the prophet Moses, received the Tablets on this mountain, in which God gave his commandments to mankind.

Today there is a belief that the one who ascends this mountain at sunrise and asks for mercy from God will receive from him the remission of all sins. There you can also visit the monastery of St. Catherine, which has existed since Byzantine times.

Sights of Italy

The Colosseum is the most famous amphitheater of Ancient Rome, well preserved to our times. He was saved even in the Middle Ages, when everything non-Christian was considered a product of Satan. Its construction began at the very beginning of a new era, after the death of Nero and the accession to the throne of Emperor Flavius.

Cemetery "Chimitirul-Vesel" in Romania

Whoever said that they don’t joke with death, he was not at the most cheerful cemetery in the world. Perhaps this place deserves special attention and has an unusual artistic value. Being here, it seems that people here do not die, but simply move to another carefree dimension, where there is no place for sadness, with bright pictures and uplifting songs.

On the tombstone of bright blue color there is an image that illustrates the work to which the deceased devoted the last rest of his life or his entire being. This picture is presented in a caricature style, in which the poems are also written. If you want to go there and make sure that this is not a joke, then go to Romania, to the village of Sapinta, to the cemetery "Chimitirul-Vesel".

Disneyland, UK

If you are in a bad mood and want to “finish it off”, then come to a beautiful park and see for yourself that not only people, but also familiar Disney characters are so gloomy. In Disneyland (from the English gloomy Disneyland) you can tickle your nerves with installations that come as if from horror films.

Interesting!

This is a different world, in which life flows with dark colors, a cheerful person, most likely, will not find a place in it. This attraction was designed by a mysterious artist under the pseudonym Banksy and implemented in the city of Weston-super-Mare, on the outskirts of the former Tropicana resort, UK.

Sometimes you want to be in several places at once to pass the time, and sometimes money. But the impossible is possible, at least underground, namely in the most interesting subway, located in Stockholm. It can be located in three places at once: an art gallery, which has exhibition pavilions; museum; cave. All imitations occur thanks to stations that are made in a special way, for example, giant's shoes can hang on the ceiling.

"Living" root bridges of India

Many people like fantasy films, and when watching them, some people want to be there, next to the main character, in an amazing place where incredible adventures take place. The collision of two worlds: human and natural - this is what the sustainable root bridges of India are like.

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 dead and now existing civilizations on planet Earth.

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

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

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

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California

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

Statue of Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro

The statue of Christ the Redeemer 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 breathtaking panorama of the city and the bay opens with the picturesque Sugar Loaf Mountain, the famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, a huge bowl of the Maracanã stadium.

Machu Picchu, Peru

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

Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

The Giza pyramids are the oldest and largest pyramids in the world, but the main thing is that the Pyramid of Cheops, the only one of the Seven Wonders ancient world come down to our days. And without a doubt, the Giza pyramids deservedly take first place in the Top 10 attractions in the world. These pyramids are built as tombs for the ancient Egyptian kings, these royal tombs reflect the strength and richness of Egypt's ancient civilization.
More popular than any other landmark in the world, the Great Pyramids of Giza are located on the west side of the Nile, near the capital of Egypt, Cairo. great pyramid 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 that the pyramid of Cheops was the tallest building on Earth for several millennia, until the towers of the Cologne Cathedral were completed in 1880, and consists of 2,300,000 blocks, some of which weigh 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.

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

No other section of the Great Chinese wall restoration work was not done as well as at the Mutianyu site. This site, with 22 watchtowers that have retained their original appearance, is a real architectural masterpiece. The phrase Mutianyu is translated from Chinese as "a valley in which you can admire the views of the fields." Among all sections of the Great Wall of China, Mutianyu is the longest fully restored section open to tourists.

Siena Cathedral, Siena, Italy

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

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi, UAE

The Sheikh Zayed 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.

Dubrovnik old town, Croatia

In 1979, UNESCO listed the old town of Dubrovnik world heritage, including a significant part of the ancient walls of the city. 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. These defensive stone walls have protected their citizens since the founding of Dubrovnik in the 6th century.

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 is the towers with many faces carved from stone, silently looking from a height on the vast territory of Angkor Thom, and in the heyday of the state - on 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 have survived.

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 comes from the "red flame of torches" that illuminated the long-term construction of the castle, which went on around the clock.

Milan Cathedral (Duomo), Milan, Italy

The most important place in Milan is the Cathedral of Santa Maria Nashente (Duomo), the pearl of Italian Gothic, which was built from 1386 to the beginning of the 19th century. The third largest Catholic church on the planet can safely be considered one of the wonders of the world. Its hundred-meter spiers rise above 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.

Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar

The Shwedagon Pagoda is the highest 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 sculptural images of mythical and real animals: golden griffins and elephants, dragons and lions. Such as it is today, Shwedagon Pagoda became in the XV century, during the reign of Queen Shinsobu. It was then that the giant temple was finally given the shape of an inverted begging bowl and sheathed with 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 social events. Gladiator fights took place in the Colosseum before 435 AD. It can accommodate up to 50,000 spectators and has 80 entrances.

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, seated in an armchair. Its height is 5.79 meters.

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 where an important battle of the United States Civil War took place in 1863.

Teotihuacan, San Juan Teotihuacan, Mexico

The name of the ancient settlement Teotiukan is translated from the Aztec language as "the city where people become gods." According to legend, after the 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. This is one of the oldest and largest cities in the Western Hemisphere, the exact age of which is still unknown.

Mesquita, 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 the Visigothic church, and in 785 Mesquita appeared. It became the second most important mosque on the planet, and the pilgrimage to Cordoba was even equated with the hajj to Mecca, which is obligatory for every Muslim. But then the Catholics replaced the Moors, and Mezquita was turned into a Christian church.

Ancient City of Petra, Petra / Wadi Musa, Jordan

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

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, defend the mass and even receive the blessing of the pontiff.

Ancient city of Ephesus, Selcuk, Turkey

The largest and best preserved ancient city on the shores of the Aegean Sea and the second largest 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 Codras, who, on the advice of the oracle, arrived in these places to lay the temple of Artemis. The city got its name from the Amazon Ephesia, beloved of Androclus.

Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia

The Australian War Memorial is the main memorial dedicated to the memory of soldiers who died 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 panoramic view of the monument opens.

Golden Temple - Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar, India

Harmandir Sahib - one of the oldest and most revered temples in India, is the Mecca of the Sikhs. Its upper tiers are covered with gilding, 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 in which is considered to be 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 initially Antonio Gaudi had nothing to do with the construction of this temple, a year after the start of work, he led this project. Gaudí built the temple for 30 years until he died. The reason for such a long construction is that the Sagrada Familia is built solely on donations from parishioners.

Taj Mahal, Agra, India

The Taj Mahal mausoleum is one of the most recognizable landmarks not only in India but throughout the world. The construction 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.

Sydney Opera House, Australia

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

Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

The Cambodian temple of Angkor Wat is the largest religious building ever built, with a history of 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 building is dedicated to the god Vishnu, revered in this area.

Big Ben, England

The vast majority of tourists clearly associate Big Ben with England and is rightfully considered the country's main tourist attraction. Few people know that in fact Big Ben is not a separate attraction, but part of the Palace of Westminster in London. Big Ben has 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 in charge of designing and building it. The tower is over 300 meters high and weighs over 10,000 tons and was completed in 1889. for him; s construction. At 324 meters, the 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 Liberty, why millions of migrants from Europe aspired to the country of great opportunities. A colossal sculpture located 3 kilometers from Manhattan in New York. The statue actually represents the Roman goddess of Liberty, a gift from the people of France to the United States.
It was designed by the French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and is 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.

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Top 10 most unusual monuments in the world

There are countless monuments in the world: famous and little known, striking the imagination with their monumentality and miniature, ancient and modern, classical and avant-garde. But among them there are the most unusual monuments of the world, which are impossible to forget. The fashion for strange, funny and outlandish statues appeared at the end of the 20th century. Then, in many countries, not the classical sculptures and structures familiar to everyone, but monuments that went beyond the usual, began to appear.

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Based in Gateshead, England

This is the most unusual and avant-garde monument in the UK. The sculpture, depicting an angel spreading its wings, was created in 1998 by muralist Anthony Gormley, known for his extraordinary work far beyond the borders of the country. This monument is the largest depiction of an angel ever created by humans.

Entirely made of steel, a 20-meter figure with wings outstretched to meet all the winds meets tourists on a hilltop near the city of Gateshead in the north of England. The monument weighs 208 tons. Most of the weight is on a concrete base that goes deep into the ground. Winds in this part of the country can reach 160 km / h and the pile foundation of the statue must reliably hold the figure of an angel for 100 years.

The most remarkable thing about the monument is the wings, the span of which is almost equal to the wings of the Boeing 747. Their length is 54 meters. Outwardly, the Angel of the North most of all resembles a cyborg, and not a messenger from heaven. It is noteworthy that at first the inhabitants of Britain reacted ambiguously to the construction of the monument, but now it is considered one of the most unusual and interesting sights in the north of the country.

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Charles La Trobe's sculpture in Melbourne is the most unusual monument to a famous person in the world.

This is a classic example of a monument created in honor of Charles La Trobe, the first Lieutenant Governor of Victoria. His activities at one time were not appreciated by contemporaries. Sculptor Dennis Oppenheim decided to correct this omission and perpetuated the memory of La Trobe. The monument is unusual in that it is placed on its head. As planned by the author, this way he should have attracted more attention. Indeed, the unusual monument “on the contrary” quickly became popular and famous not only in its homeland, in Australia, but throughout the world.

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The most unusual monument in the world dedicated to a wanderer is located on the coast mediterranean sea, on the coast of the bay of Antibes. It represents an eight-meter figure of a man sitting on the ground, clasping his knees with his hands, and looking thoughtfully at the sea. The monument was created from several thousand metal Latin letters and creates a feeling of extraordinary lightness and tranquility.

This unusual monument appeared in 2007. The author is the sculptor Zhom Plans. He said of his masterpiece that the statue symbolizes freedom. As for the letters, this is the baggage of knowledge, feelings and problems that the “wanderer” is concerned about.

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Denmark can boast of the most unusual and somewhat shocking monument to Themis, and not an ordinary one, but a bureaucratic one. The sculptural group consists of an emaciated African, who bears the portly figure of the goddess Themis. As conceived by the author, Jens Galshiot, it symbolizes modern industrial society.

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The traffic light tree, a famous London landmark, has long been one of the most unusual monuments in the world. 75 traffic lights decorate the 8-meter tree.

5. Table lamp

An amazing monument is located in the Swedish city of Malmö. This is a huge table lamp the size of a three-story house (5.8 meters). During the year it "travels" through the streets and squares of the city, and before Christmas it is installed in the central square. The leg of the lamp is made in the form of a bench and any passer-by can relax under the cozy light of a giant lampshade.

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A huge number of funny and interesting monuments are dedicated to animals. One of the most unusual cat monuments in the world is located in Maryland. The growth of a man, a charming cat sits on a bench, putting his paw on her back and as if inviting passers-by to sit next to him.

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Robin White, a British artist, creates unusual aerial figures of fairy fairies out of steel. First, the author makes the frame of the future sculpture from thick wire, and then creates the "flesh" of the fairy from thinner steel wire. The graceful wings of air creatures are a chain-link mesh. Inside each figure, the artist places a stone with an engraving - the heart of a fairy.

Most of the sculptures are located in Trentham Gardens in Staffordshire. The artist is also ordered fairies for private collections - graceful figurines will decorate any garden or plot.

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This is one of the most unusual monuments in the world. More precisely, it is a set of sculptures united in the Travelers series. Their creator is the French artist Bruno Catalano. Due to the unusual structure, these monuments also have another name - “torn”. All of them depict travelers with an invariable attribute in the form of a suitcase or bag. The peculiarity of the sculptures is the torn holes in the body, which give them a certain illusory and illusory nature. In total, the author created about a hundred figures. They are found in big cities and small towns, international exhibitions, in shopping malls and everywhere harmoniously fit into the environment.

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The first place, as the most unusual monument in the world, should be given to the sculpture of the Prince of Orange, mortally wounded during the siege of the city of Saint-Dizier in 1544. Before his death, Rene de Chalon bequeathed to depict him as he would look a few years after his death. The will of the prince was fulfilled. The sculptor Ligier Richet showed extraordinary skill and precision, creating a statue that shows the anatomy of a half-decomposed body with amazing authenticity. The monument to Rene de Chalon is installed in one of the niches of the Bar-le-Duc temple and for several centuries has amazed visitors with its realism.

Our country is far from last in terms of the number of unusual monuments. We have a monument to happiness, a sculpture created to commemorate the letter “yo”, which is less and less used in writing, a monument to a stool, a purse, an enema and a grater, a lamplighter, a student, a plumber, a shuttle and a beggar. Favorite literary and cartoon characters are also immortalized in sculpture: a kitten from Lizyukov Street, the postman Pechkin, the cat Behemoth and Koroviev.

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