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41 Of The Most Famous Statues In The World

41 Of The Most Famous Statues In The World

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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

Bust Of Nefertiti
Neues Museum, Berlin, Germany.
Discovered on 6 December 1912.
26points

#2 Great Sphinx Of Giza

Great Sphinx Of Giza
Giza, Egypt.
Approximately built in 2500 BC.
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24points

#3 The Statue Of David

The Statue Of David
Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence, France.
Completed in 1504.
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22points

#4 The Thinker

The Thinker
Musée Rodin in Paris, France.
First displayed in 1904.
21points

#5 The Terracotta Army

The Terracotta Army
Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
Established in 246- 208 BC.
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21points

#6 Winged Victory Of Samothrace

Winged Victory Of Samothrace
Louvre Museum in Paris, France.
Constructed in 190 BC.
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21points

#7 Little Mermaid

Little Mermaid
Langelinie promenade, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Completed in 1913.
20points

#8 Moai

Moai
Easter Island, Chile.
The moais were built in approximately 1400 - 1650 A.D
19points

#9 Venus De Milo

Venus De Milo
Louvre, Paris, France.
Built between 150 and 125 BC.
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19points

#10 The Kiss

The Kiss
Rodin Museum, Paris, France.
Completed in 1882.
19points

#11 Christ The Redeemer

Christ The Redeemer
Corcovado mountain, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Completed in 1931.
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18points

#12 Pietà

Pietà
Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Italy.
Built in 1498–1499.
18points

#13 Augustus Of Prima Porta

Augustus Of Prima Porta
Vatican Museums, Rome, Italy.
Built in the 1st century AD.
18points

#14 Perseus With The Head Of Medusa

Perseus With The Head Of Medusa
Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence, Italy.
Made in 1545–1554.
18points

#15 The Leshan Giant Buddha

The Leshan Giant Buddha
Sichuan, China.
Established in the 8th century AD.
17points

#16 Venus Of Willendorf

Venus Of Willendorf
Present location Naturhistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria.
Discovered on August 7, 1908.
17points

#17 Apollo And Daphne

Apollo And Daphne
Piazzale Scipione Borghese, Roma, Italy.
Built at 1622–1625.
17points

#18 Terrace Of The Lions

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

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

#20 Moses

Moses
San Pietro in Vincoli, Rome, Italy.
Made in 1513–1515.
16points
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