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Florence is full of amazing art and sculptures, especially famous for its Renaissance art. You can see Michelangelo’s famous “David” at the Galleria dell’Accademia and many stunning sculptures at the Piazza della Signoria. The Boboli Gardens and Bargello Museum also have fantastic sculptures by different artists.
Paris, France
Paris is well-known for its famous sights and impressive sculptures. You can visit the Musée Rodin, which celebrates the work of Auguste Rodin and displays sculptures like “The Thinker” and “The Kiss.” There are also outdoor sculpture parks like the Jardin des Tuileries and the Luxembourg Gardens with lots of beautiful sculptures.
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Mexico City has a rich culture and a lot of amazing sculptures. The National Museum of Anthropology shows sculptures from before Columbus’ time, including the famous Aztec calendar stone. In Chapultepec Park, you can find outdoor sculptures, and the Museo Soumaya displays diverse art, including sculptures by famous artists like Auguste Rodin and Salvador Dalí.
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The famed American pop artist Roy Lichtenstein designed this sculpture in his unmistakable signature style specifically for Barcelona. 15 meters in height and covered with vividly colored tiles, The Face of Barcelona symbolized the massive change the city underwent in preparation for the 1992 Olympics.
The Kiss of Death
Nestled into the 18th century Poblenou Cemetery The Kiss of Death is a hunting sculpture that commemorates one man’s grave. The marble sculpture is an example of memento mori art. Rather than seeing death as something to be feared, memento mori embraces the afterlife and the idea that one’s soul is immortal.
Homage to Picasso
This conceptual piece by Antoni Taipes consists of a glass cube covering an installation of furniture. The art nouveau furnishings represent the time in which Picasso lived in Barcelona and on it you can see some of the famous painter’s iconic quotations.
El Gato del Raval
On Rambla del Raval you can find one of the city’s most beloved artworks—The Fat Cat, or El Gato del Raval. It was created by the Colombian artist Fernando Botero in 1987 and was moved to the area of the Olympic Stadium in 1992. Only in 2003 was the biggest cat of Barcelona returned home to Rambla del Raval.
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]]>San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia
More than 2,500 years old, the collection of religious relics at San Agustin is the largest in South America and the largest cemetery in the world. More than 500 beautifully maintained statues and monoliths still adorn the site’s ancient earth.
The Moais of Easter Island, Chile
The colossal carved statues of Easter Island are some of the world’s most mysterious archaeological pearls. Created between 500 and 1500 years ago, no one knows why or how they were produced.
Die gefährlichste Weltanschuung ist die Weltanschauung der Leute, welche die Welt nicht angeschaut haben – 
Alexander von Humboldt 
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Chan Chan, Peru
Once home to more than 500,000 people, the ancient citadel of Chan Chan is the largest pre-Colombian city in South America. Beautifully preserved, the site exhibits the ingenious craftsmanship and stone-craft of the Chimu people before they were conquered by the Incas.
Nazca Lines, Peru
Among the most baffling and alluring sites in the world, the Nazca lines were created by an unknown ancient people from earth extracted from a remote geographical location. Best viewed from the air, this mysterious artwork has been captivating visitors for over 80 years.
The Nazca Lines
Thay are a group of very large geoglyphs formed by depressions or shallow incisions made in the soil of the Nazca Desert in southern Peru. 
Determining how they were made has been easier than determining why they were made. 
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]]>The “Mano del Desierto” (Hand of the Desert) statue that can be found in Chile’s Atacama Desert is one of the best examples of this and a place that you should definitely seek out in South America.
In the far north of the country, about 35 miles away from the major city of Antofagasta, is this fascinating work of art by Chilean sculptor Mario Irarrazabal.
Made of a structure of iron and an exterior of cement, this striking work of art, which rises 36 meters above the desert floor, is a fascinating example of art that blends in with its natural surroundings seamlessly.
Various meanings have been ascribed to the “Mano del Desierto,” including a message that is a cry for help, a “goodbye” to the visitors who leave Anafagosta, and various other possible interpretations.
Located just off of the Pan-American Highway, this work of art is easily accessible and won’t take you too long to find.
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]]>Kiskiralylany (Little Princess) | Budapest, Hungary
Laszlo Marton made this statue as an homage for his daughter, who liked to dress up like a princess with her bathrobe and newspaper crown. The legend says that if you touch the girl’s knees, you will receive an endless amount of happiness!
Il Porcellino | Florence, Italy
Near the Ponte Vecchio Bridge in Florence, you can find a hollow sculpture of a pig, and it’s one of the cutes things you will ever see. Visitors often put a coin in the pig’s mouth, make a wish, take the coin back and pet the pig’s nose. By doing this, it is said that their wish will become a reality in 5 years.
El Caballero de Paris | Havana, Cuba
This statue has been inspired by a man called Jose Maria Polez Chedin, a gentleman from Paris who often walked the streets of Havana in the 20th century. According to legend, if you touch his chin and make a wish, the wish will come true.
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