12 strange statues and monuments from around the world (14 photos)

Some of the sculptors’ works turn out to be so original that you can’t help but wonder: what did they even want to say? Here is a selection of strange and unexpected monuments from all over the world, proving that the imagination of sculptors knows no bounds.





The streets of different cities around the world are decorated with monuments and statues. Some of them are dedicated to historical figures, others to important events, and sometimes... It seems that sometimes some statues are erected just for fun. Or the meaning of some architectural works is as mysterious and absurd as their appearance. And we can only look at the sculpture in surprise and think about what exactly the author wanted to say and where he got so much imagination from.

An ordinary fountain, nothing unusual



Homo democraticus in Riga





Miss Alligator



Ronald McDonald Weevil



Thanks for the nightmares.

Arm bench



I'm getting first degree burns just looking at this. I hate metal seats in the sun.

Frog in a jump



A composition that doesn't need any extra words





Lady Crab



Three rhinoceroses on top of each other



This sculpture was on Astor Place. As far as I know, she is no longer there. It was installed to draw attention to the three surviving northern white rhinos.

Sudden corn at the airport



Mysterious beast



Blue dog