In various cities of the world there are a huge number of various attractions. Monuments and sculptures hold in themselves a special memory of the history and events in connection with which they were erected.
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Kissing dinosaurs. On the Sino-Mongolian border are two brontosaurs merging in a kiss. This sculpture forms an arch above the road, its height is 19 m and its width is 34 m. A peculiar monument was built in honor of the dinosaurs that inhabited these lands during the preglacial period. The most famous giant pangolin is the 8-meter Erlanesis, its remains were discovered during excavations.
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The dying lion. This is one of the most ancient monuments of Switzerland, which is located in the city of Lucerne near the lake of the same name. The sculpture, 10 meters long and 6 meters wide, appeared as a result of the rebels attacking the royal family. In 1792, a huge number of guardsmen died and this monument was created in honor of them. He is a dying lion with a spear in his shoulder and a shield with a heraldic lily.
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Tiger spring. The monument can be found near Xihu Lake, which is located in the Chinese city of Hangzhou. The sculpture is a sleeping monk surrounded by creeping tigers. The history of this attraction is rooted in ancient China. The Xingkun, head of the Tang Dynasty, saw a prophetic dream about two tigers who scratched the ground and pointed to the place of the miraculous spring.
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The Statue of Liberty. The most popular statue in the world is a symbol of America and is located in the city of New York. She stands on the small island of Liberty, near Manhattan. The monument depicts a woman who holds a torch and a date plate in her hands. The date symbolizes Independence Day and the liberation from the shackles of Great Britain. The statue is made entirely of copper and rises 93 m above the island. In its crown there are 7 rays, representing all the continents on the planet.
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Statue of Christ the Redeemer. No less popular is the monument in Rio de Janeiro, today it is a symbol of all of Brazil. The statue was planned to be erected on the 100th anniversary of the declaration of independence of the state. But for some reason, the discovery was moved forward 10 years. The height of the monument reaches 38 m, and the arm span is about 30 m. The sculptors depicted Christ with outstretched arms so that from afar his figure would look like a cross.
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"Motherland is calling!" The most famous Russian statue crowns the architectural ensemble on Mamaev Kurgan in Volgograd. This monumental building is one of the tallest in the world, its height is 85 m.The 52-meter image of a woman striding forward with a sword raised up and appealing to her sons to repulse the enemy, personifies the Homeland in need of protection. The monument in the country was given great importance. All forces were involved in its construction and, finally, on October 15, 1967, he was completely ready.
