The creative abilities of some sculptors are sometimes expressed in a very unusual way. And creations come to light that attract attention not so much with beauty and artistic value, but with originality.
It is such extraordinary works that are included in today's Top 10 most unusual monuments. For many, some of these sculptures are perplexing, but all of them without exception attract hundreds of tourists, journalists and just fans of the original every year.
10. Monument to the enema (Russia, Zheleznovodsk)
On the territory of the sanatorium "Mashuk - Aquatherm" the first and only monument in the world is installed. The weight of this bronze composition is about 400 kg, height - 1.5 meters. The plot is quite original - three charming little angels are holding a rubber bulb in their hands.
9. Monument to happiness (Russia, Tomsk)
Satiety, warmth and peace - these are the three components of happiness according to the version of the Wolf from the cult Soviet cartoon "Once Upon a Dog". It was this character that became the main character of the composition "Happiness." On the belly of the wolf there is a button, when pressed, you can hear several aphorisms from the cartoon.
8. Monument to salty ears (Russia, Perm)
The expression "Permyak - salty ears" is historically associated with the development of salt mines in the upper Kama. Workers carried bags of salt on their backs, inevitably sprinkling their heads and ears, for which they received a well-known nickname. The Salt Ears Monument was erected in 2006 near the Ural Hotel.
7. Monument to the giant crane (Switzerland, Winterthur)
This giant crane magically floats in the air. The whole secret is that a pipe is hidden inside the jet, through which water is supplied to this monument-fountain. The Swiss crane is not unique, similar compositions are in Canada, Spain, Ukraine.
6. Wedding rings (Canada, Vancouver)
This Canadian monument is dedicated to couples in love. These structures are made of steel, glass and aluminum. The monument was designed by architect Dennis Oppenheim.
5. Monument to the paparazzi (Slovakia, Bratislava)
The sculpture depicts a paparazzi standing around the corner with a camera at the ready. A sculpture is located near the eponymous restaurant in the center of the Slovak capital.
4. Monument to the witch (Germany, Harz)
This monument was conceived by the author as evidence of female treachery and diversity, therefore, it must be considered from all sides. The rear view especially attracts male tourists.
3. Monument to the keyboard (Russia, Yekaterinburg)
The stone keys of this huge keyboard are widely used by walkers as benches. The author of the monument is the artist Anatoly Vyatkin, who presented his creation to the city in October 2005.
2. Monument to sausage (Russia, Novosibirsk)
A cute cervelat with an appetizing slice was set in the 1990s, which were not too rich in delicacies, at the entrance to the North Chemsky market. Today, residents and guests of the city are happy to take pictures next to this unusual monument.
1. Food Monument (Switzerland, Geneva)
A huge fork on the shores of Lake Geneva is a monument to food. It was installed by order of Nestle. The monument serves as a pointer to the main office of the company and the food museum located nearby.
