Rory Gallagher Corner (Dublin, Ireland)
Rory Gallagher Corner is a monument dedicated to the famous Irish blues musician, songwriter, and producer. In honor of his life’s work and the impact he had on the country, the monument at Meeting House …
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Chief Kyan Totem Pole (Ketchikan, Alaska)
With more than 80 in the city, the largest collection of totem poles in the world is found in Ketchikan, Alaska between Totem Bright State Historical Park, Saxman Native American Village, and the Totem Heritage …
The Angel of the North (Gateshead, England)
The Angel of the North is quite possibly the greatest and most famous contemporary sculpture that most people around the world have never seen, which is interesting because it’s actually seen by one person every …
Sandpoint Statue of Liberty (Sandpoint, Idaho)
Small Statues of Liberty are fairly common in the United States (and around the world), but Sandpoint, Idaho has given their Lady Liberty an especially scenic backdrop by standing her at the end of a …
The Millennium Arches “Arcos del Milenio” (Guadalajara, Mexico)
Los Arcos del Tercer Milenio (The 3rd Millennium Arches), more commonly known as Arcos del Milenio (The Millennium Arches) is an architectural work/art instillation in Colonia Jardines del Bosque in the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco, in …
Recoleta Cemetery (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
The Recoleta Cemetery, conveniently located in the Recoleta neighborhood of Buenos Aires is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city. Dating to the early 18th century, Recoleta Cemetery contains nearly 5,000 vaults …
Sign Post Forrest (Watson Lake, Yukon)
What started as a joke played by Private Carl K. Lindley in 1942 has turned into one of the most famous roadside attractions along the Alaska Highway. While serving with the 341st Engineers, Carl Lindley …
The Coral Castle (Homestead, Florida)
Created by the eccentric Latvian American Edward Leedskalnin (1887–1951), the Coral Castle in Homestead, Florida is one of the roadside attractions of legend. The oolite limestone structure is entirely gated and bizarre beyond explanation. Leedskalnin …
Hollywood Walk of Fame (Los Angeles, California)
With more than 2,600 terrazzo and brass stars laid in the sidewalks of Hollywood Boulevard (and Vine Street) in Hollywood, California, the Hollywood Walk of Fame is a permanent public monument dedicated to the achievements …
“Transcendence” (Portland, Oregon)
Portland, Oregon is somewhat known for being a refuge of sorts for people looking to leave an artistic impact on the world, making the sculpture Transcendence fit right in. Fittingly located in the brickwork at …