The Earth without art would merely be an eh. Yup, you heard it before, but why not remind yourself of the importance of art and its sheer beauty by taking a look at our list of the most famous statues from all around the world? Sure beats mindlessly scrolling through your Facebook newsfeed, doesn’t it?
So, chances are, you might’ve seen some of these famous statues before. Like the legendary marble David one or the huge Jesus blessing all of Brazil. Oh, and you’ve surely seen the awesome Pissing Boy in Belgium! If not with your own eyes, then in plenty of photos that just seemingly pop out of nowhere for you to see. However, there are also some pretty incredible famous Greek statues that you might’ve missed before and famous Roman statues of renowned warlords and once-famous people. Actually, if you ever get the chance to visit, say, Athens, and look at those famous marble sculptures with your own eyes… it’s truly unforgettable! But, for now, we hope that this list full of beautiful statues will do and that your need for aesthetically pleasing things will be satisfied.
Now, it isn’t only the ancient statues that made it to our list, as some are pretty contemporary. And, as you’re about to see, modern statues can be just as mesmerizing and stunning as their predecessors from olden times! However, to test our thesis, you’ll have to check out the submissions. So, get ready to scroll, take a look at all the famous artworks we put on our list, and vote for the statues that have left you in awe.
#1 Bust Of Nefertiti

Neues Museum, Berlin, Germany.
Discovered on 6 December 1912.
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26points
#3 The Statue Of David

Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence, France.
Completed in 1504.
Completed in 1504.
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22points
#4 The Thinker

Musée Rodin in Paris, France.
First displayed in 1904.
First displayed in 1904.
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21points
#5 The Terracotta Army

Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
Established in 246- 208 BC.
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21points
#6 Winged Victory Of Samothrace

Louvre Museum in Paris, France.
Constructed in 190 BC.
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21points
#7 Little Mermaid

Langelinie promenade, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Completed in 1913.
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20points
#8 Moai

Easter Island, Chile.
The moais were built in approximately 1400 - 1650 A.D
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19points
#11 Christ The Redeemer

Corcovado mountain, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Completed in 1931.
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18points
#12 Pietà

Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Italy.
Built in 1498–1499.
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18points
#13 Augustus Of Prima Porta

Vatican Museums, Rome, Italy.
Built in the 1st century AD.
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18points
#14 Perseus With The Head Of Medusa

Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence, Italy.
Made in 1545–1554.
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18points
#15 The Leshan Giant Buddha

Sichuan, China.
Established in the 8th century AD.
Established in the 8th century AD.
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17points
#16 Venus Of Willendorf

Present location Naturhistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria.
Discovered on August 7, 1908.
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17points
#17 Apollo And Daphne

Piazzale Scipione Borghese, Roma, Italy.
Built at 1622–1625.
Built at 1622–1625.
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17points
#18 Terrace Of The Lions

Delos Island, Cyclades, Greece.
The terrace was erected and dedicated to Apollo by the people of Naxos just before 600 BCE.
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16points
#19 Capitoline Wolf

Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy.
Made in11TH/12TH century.
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16points






