Are you already thinking about your vacation? Are you planning a domestic trip or are you lucky enough to be able to visit a place abroad? If you fall into the latter group, perhaps you can take advantage of the opportunity to see some of the most unusual works. Today we're going to tell you about some of the most important sculptures you can visit in Europe by strolling through its streets without entering any museum or exhibition. Take note!
The Hanged Man (Prague, Czech Republic)
Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, and it also has a very unusual sculpture called "The Hanged Man." It's a work by sculptor David Cerný. In it, we can see Dr. Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, carved in metal and hanging from a beam by one arm. It's so striking that some have mistaken it for a real person. With it, Cerný questions the role of intellectuality in the future. What do you think?
Čumil (Bratislava, Slovakia)
Although it's true that there are many bronze statues to be found throughout Bratislava, one that is very well-known is precisely this one. Čumil means Watchman or observer , and it's a sculpture depicting a worker emerging from one of the city's sewers. If you go to Bratislava, in addition to looking for this sculpture, you can also look for the rest of the sculptures around the city. See how many you can find!
The Crocodile (Freiburg, Germany)
In the city of Freiburg, more specifically on the Gewerbekanal canal, you can see the head of a crocodile peeking out. The sculpture has been there since 2002 and has become so popular that it's even featured on the city's postcards. If you want to find this work, you'll find it near Augustinerplatz square. must if you make a road trip by Germany.
Famous European sculptures
We wanted to review some of the most unusual European sculptures that exist in Europe, which you can find strolling through its streets, without having to go to a museum, and they're completely free. If you have any suggestions you'd like to see included in this list, don't hesitate to let us know!
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