Almost every top ten “must see” list on every single travel website lists museums. It’s good to get a feel for the artwork of another country. Still, the truth is you do not always have to actually visit a museum to see great artwork. Sometimes you can see great artwork just walking down the street or strolling through a park. So without further adieu here are the top 10 amazing giant sculptures on the planet.

10. The London Ink Swimmer

Located on the south bank of the famous River Thames between the iconic Tower Bridge and City Hall, you’ll find the London Ink Swimmer. This huge sculpture is 10 feet high and 46 feet long. This life-like swimmer who appears to be swimming through the very grass was actually commissioned by the reality TV show known as London Ink.

A major tourist draw and a local favorite, this statue of a swimmer required the work of as many as 800 sculptors. It was constructed out of a specially reinforced polystyrene. Reportedly, a few funny things happened in the planning and creating of this giant sculpture. In fact, at one point early on, as many as 200 of the creators did not know that the sculpted swimmer was supposed to be partially in the grass.

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9. Maman Or Louise Bourgeois’ Spider

Also referred to by many as “the Spider”, Maman is a famous work of art by artist Louise Bourgeois. Indeed, the sculpture does look like an arachnid so no one should be surprised by its popular, unofficial nickname. Maman is French for mother. This mother spider is one of the largest in the world.

It is more than 30 feet tall and more than 33 feet in width. It includes a large sac with 26 marble eggs. Its thorax and abdomen are actually rubbed bronze. Bourgeois created this particular sculpture as part of her first commissioned project of the well-known Unilever Series back in 1999 for the world-famous Tate Modern’s huge Turbine Hall.

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8. The Monywa Buddha, Myanmar

Situated in the town of Monywa in Myanmar, this reclining Buddha sculpture is actually hollow. Visitors can actually stroll through the 300-foot long tourist attraction. Inside you can take in 9,000 little images of the Buddha as well as his disciples.

As this goes to press, the Monywa Buddha is the world’s largest reclining Buddha. Believe it or not, that could soon change. A reclining Buddha of stone is being completed in the Jiangxi Province of east China. It will be 416 meters (1,365 feet) long.

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7. The Mysterious Magic Tap, Spain

If you’re going to Spain and enjoy amazing giant sculptures, then be sure to make a stop in Aqualand- Cadiz. It is there that you will find the incredible Magic Tap. This large tap seems to actually be floating in the very sky itself. It also appears to be releasing an endless quantity of water. (Spoiler Alert): There is actually a hidden pipe secretly hidden in the huge stream of water that holds the entire sculpture together.

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6. The Oversized Silver Dog, USA

Obediently sitting in an attentive manner by the Denver Animal Shelter, is a giant silver dog. Glistening in the bright sunshine, Sun Spot is 20 feet tall. It was created by Tom Drugan and Laura Haddad for the well-known Colorado metropolis.

This shiny canine is composed of more than 90,000 dog tags attached to a steel skeleton. The tags make the statue shimmer and shake in the summer breeze. Travelers on Interstate-25 can see the popular pup in passing. At night, the canine creation is lit with numerous LED lights, giving him a colorful glow.

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5. The Monster Saw, Japan

The Monster Saw situated in Tokyo is arguably one of the world’s most eye-catching sculptures. This huge work of art rises from the grounds before the Tokyo International Exhibition Center’s main entrance hall. It was created by Coosje Van Bruggen and Claes Oldenburg. This red handled tool stands over 15 meters high. This humorous hand-saw attracts tourists, art lovers, and curiosity seekers too.

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4. The Dreaming Girl, UK

If you’re in England, head (get it?) to St. Helen’s between Manchester and Liverpool. The sleeping girl’s face is 65 feet tall. It can easily be seen from the M62 highway.

“Dream” presents a picture of a girl deeply lost in her own reverie. Her face features closed eyes and what some call a “serene expression.” Sculpted by artist Jaume Plensa, it sits on what was once the site of the famous Sutton Manor Colliery. It reportedly represents endless possibilities and the future.

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3. Forever Marilyn, USA

Next time you visit California, check out the city of Palm Springs. It is here you will find the giant Forever Marilyn statue. This sculpture of the iconic actress Marilyn Monroe was designed by artist Seward Johnson.

This huge statue was moved from Chicago, Illinois to Palm Springs. It was officially inaugurated back in July 2011. It specifically is meant to represents the famous late actress’ most well-known images. The pose was taken from the classic 1955 motion picture The Seven Year Itch.

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2. Die Badende, Germany

This giant sculpture in Hamburg Germany really makes waves. Die Badende, in English “The Bather”, is a humorous giant sculpture by German artist Oliver Voss and is now said to be located in Binnenalster Lake. Made of steel and foam, it is roughly 13 feet tall between 67 and 99 feet in length.

It weighs over two tons. The work shows a woman’s knees and head poking out of the water. In 2011 it was briefly on display in Inner Alster Lake. Intended to be an advertisement for the Brit beauty business Soap & Glory, it promoted the so-called “art” of bathing thus making the body of water the biggest bathtub on the planet.

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1. The Doll Sculpture, India

The popular giant doll sculpture is located on the now well-known beach of Visakhapatnam. It has been there since October 18, 2010. Numerous tourists come here just to pose with this Instagrammable doll statue.

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