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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. 

#2

Great Sphinx Of Giza

Great Sphinx Of Giza statue

Giza, Egypt.
Approximately built in 2500 BC.

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#3

The Thinker

Image of The Thinker statue

Musée Rodin in Paris, France.
First displayed in 1904.

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#4

The Statue Of David

The Statue Of David

Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence, France.
Completed in 1504.

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#5

The Terracotta Army

Image of The Terracotta Army statue

Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
Established in 246- 208 BC.

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#6

Winged Victory Of Samothrace

Image of Winged Victory Of Samothrace statue

Louvre Museum in Paris, France.
Constructed in 190 BC.

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#7

Little Mermaid

Image of Little Mermaid statue

Langelinie promenade, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Completed in 1913.

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#10

Christ The Redeemer

Image of Christ The Redeemer statue

Corcovado mountain, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Completed in 1931.

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#12

Venus De Milo

Image of Venus De Milo statue

Louvre, Paris, France.
Built between 150 and 125 BC.

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#13

Augustus Of Prima Porta

Image of Augustus Of Prima Porta statue

Vatican Museums, Rome, Italy.
Built in the 1st century AD.

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Marno C.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always look at Roman statues' necks to see if they are the kind where they would swap out their heads when the winds of political fortune changed and they needed a new statue but didn't want to carve the whole thing all over. I always found that a hilariously cynical approach to public art.

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#14

Terrace Of The Lions

Terrace Of The Lions statue

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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#15

The Leshan Giant Buddha

Image of The Leshan Giant Buddha statue

Sichuan, China.
Established in the 8th century AD.

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#16

Venus Of Willendorf

Venus Of Willendorf statue

Present location Naturhistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria.
Discovered on August 7, 1908.

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#17

Perseus With The Head Of Medusa

Perseus With The Head Of Medusa statue

Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence, Italy.
Made in 1545–1554.

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#20

Discobulus (Discus Thrower)

Image of Discobulus (Discus Thrower) statue

National Museum of Rome, displayed at the Palazzo Massimo.
The Discobolos was originally sculpted in bronze in about 450 BCE.

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#21

Apollo And Daphne

Image of Apollo And Daphne statue

Piazzale Scipione Borghese, Roma, Italy.
Built at 1622–1625.

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UltimateSwiftie
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THE PIXELS!!!! AAAAGGGH!!!! why?! we all have them just for different purposes. it's not a big deal BP.

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#22

Lincoln Memorial Statue

Image of Lincoln Memorial Statue

National Mall, Washington, D.C., United States.
Built in 1914–1922.

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#23

Equestrian Statue Of Marcus Aurelius

Equestrian Statue Of Marcus Aurelius statue

Capitoline Museums, Rome, Italy.
Built in 176-180 AD.

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Helena
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am I the only one who thinks riding a horse in a toga seems supremely uncomfortable?

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#25

The Statue Of Unity

The Statue Of Unity statue

Narmada Valley Kevadiya, Narmada, Gujarat, India.
Completed in 2018.

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BLONDTROBL
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's good, but perhaps the money could've been better spent. Food, clean water, health care, protecting women and children?

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#26

Laocoön And His Sons

Laocoön And His Sons statue

Vatican Museums, Vatican, Italy.
Created between 323 BCE and 31 CE, though the exact date is unknown.

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#27

Christ Of The Abyss

Christ Of The Abyss statue

San Fruttuoso, Metropolitan City of Genoa, Italy. 
The original bronze statue was placed in the Mediterranean Sea on 22 August 1954.

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#28

Horses Of Saint Mark

Horses Of Saint Mark statue

St. Mark's Basilica, Venice, Italy.
In the 2nd or 3rd century AD.

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#29

The Burghers Of Calais

The Burghers Of Calais statue

Calais, France.
Made in 1884–1889.

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Pedantic Panda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These days people surrendered themselves so that the city would be spared by the English. They thought they were to be executed but were also disagree after the intervention of England's queen, Philippa of Hainault.

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#31

Boxer At Rest

Boxer At Rest statue

Palazzo Massimo alle Terme, Rome, Italy.
Year: 330 to 50 BC.

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#32

The Manneken Pis

The Manneken Pis statue

City of Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium.
Completed in 1618 or 1619.

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#33

Spring Temple Buddha

Spring Temple Buddha statue

Fodushan Scenic Area, Lushan County, Henan, China.
Completed in 2008.

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Patricia Smith
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There should really be one of Confucius the same size somewhere in China!

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#34

Olmec Colossal Heads

Olmec Colossal Heads statue

Museo Nacional de Antropología, Mexico City.
Established in 1200 BC to 1400 BC.

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#35

Ecstasy Of Saint Teresa

Ecstasy Of Saint Teresa statue

Santa Maria della Vittoria, Rome, Italy.
Built in 1647-1652.

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Patricia Smith
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Saint Terese was a Carmelite nun considered to be a mystic and would have visions of religious fervor. This is a depiction. She was also considered to one of the few women theoretical Doctors of the Roman Catholic Church who reformed her Carmelite order and was one of the first to propose that faith be based on contemplative prayer and friendship with God.

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#36

Maman

Maman statue

Current location at The Long Museum in Shanghai, China.
Created in 1999.

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#37

Lamesley

Lamesley statue

Gateshead, NE9, United Kingdom.
Completed in 15 February 1998.

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#38

Mount Rushmore

Mount Rushmore statue

Pennington County, South Dakota.
Built at 1927–1941.

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#39

Venus Victrix (Canova)

Venus Victrix (Canova) statue

Galleria Borghese, Rome
Year: 1805–1808.

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#40

The Statues Of Mount Nemrut

The Statues Of Mount Nemrut statue

Taurus Mountains, Turkey.
First rediscovered in 1881.

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#41

Air (Maillol)

Air (Maillol) statue

Jardins des Tuileries, Paris, France.
Completed in 1938.

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