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It shouldn’t come as a surprise that some of life’s best memories are created outdoors, and thanks to modern and historic artists, being in the open air has become a positively thrilling experience. Across the globe, they’ve managed to turn ordinary streets and even bare cliff edges into museums with sculptures so spectacular they almost don’t feel real. Some of these pieces honor historical legends, while others are simply mind-bending works of art, but all of them were created to captivate anyone who walks past. We’ve put together this list of 52 sculptures from around the world that are so unbelievable, you’ll want to see them in person.

#1 Golden Bridge, Da Nang, Vietnam

#2 The Awakening, Maryland, USA

#3 Statue Of Liberty, New York, USA

#4 Christ The Redeemer, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

#5 Wat Plai Laem, Koh Samui, Thailand

#6 Leshan Giant Buddha, Leshan, China

#7 Mount Rushmore, South Dakota, USA

#8 The Fork – Alimentarium, Vevey, Switzerland

#9 Virgen Del Socavon, Oruro, Bolivia

#10 Puppy, Bilbao, Spain

#11 Statue Of Lord Shiva, Murdeshwar, India

#12 Lord Murugan Statue, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Naturally, most pieces of art are undeniably captivating, but only a select few are record breakers, and the Statue of Unity in Gujarat’s Narmada Valley certainly makes the cut. Standing at around 597 feet, this massive monument honoring Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s first deputy prime minister, comes in at number one on the list of the world’s tallest sculptures.

#13 Franz Kafka, Rotating Head, Prague, Czech Republic

#14 Rock Sculpture Of Decebalus, Orsova, Romania

#15 Spring Temple Buddha, Henan, China

#16 Dragon Bridge, Da Nang, Vietnam

#17 Gallos, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

#18 Men By The Sea, Esbjerg, Denmark

#19 Tombili, Istanbul, Turkey

#20 Angel Of The North, Gateshead, England, United Kingdom

#21 Digital Orca, Vancouver, Canada

#22 Cristo Protetor De Encantado, State Of Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil

#23 The Kelpies, Grangemouth, Scotland, United Kingdom

#24 Cristo De La Concordia, Cochabamba, Bolivia

#25 Phuket Big Buddha, Phuket, Thailand

While most sculptures are truly something to marvel at, some tend to draw more attention than others. It probably doesn’t come as a surprise that the Statue of Liberty, Christ the Redeemer, and the David sculpture by Michelangelo are some of the most popular in the world. These works of art are global icons that are loved not just for their powerful symbolism and historical significance but also for their impressive craftsmanship.

#26 Adiyogi Shiva Bust, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

#27 Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, Bali, Indonesia

#28 Tian Tan Buddha, Ngong Ping, Hong Kong

#29 Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

#30 La Mano Del Desierto, Atacama Desert, Chile

#31 Christ Of The Abyss, Key Largo, Florida, USA

#32 Lion Monument, Lucerne, Switzerland

#33 Amazon Statue, Cotonou, Benin

#34 The Architectural Fragment, Melbourne, Australia

#35 Diminish And Ascend, Christchurch, New Zealand

#36 Cloud Gate, Chicago, USA

Although there’s no official world record for the “most sculptures in one city,” Rome would probably win the title, with Skopje in North Macedonia coming in as a close second. The Italian city is home to a generous mix of fountains, ancient ruins, and Renaissance works of art on almost every street corner, making the entire city feel like an outdoor gallery.