Along the road in Ignalina district, Lithuania, lies an extraordinary sight: a shed adorned with an abundance of vehicle registration plates. More than 70 of these plates almost entirely cover the front side of the drab gray building, transforming it into a vibrant sight. Additionally, the remaining walls are decorated with wheel covers, creating an incredible composition in conjunction with the registration plates.
In the quiet, grey streets of Čakovice, a district in northern Prague, Czech Republic, there’s a hidden gem that stands out. A vibrant, multi-story house catches your eye immediately. But it’s not just the colors that make this place so remarkable – its walls bring you into the world of fairytales.
It’s always a nice bonus to discover something unexpected on the way to your main destination. I went to Svídnice, a village in the Czech Republic, to visit an extraordinary house of pictures. I didn’t expect that a short walk around the area would lead me to another interesting site – colorful sculptures in the river. Even more surprising, one of them moved with the flow of the water.
What might one find growing on a tree? Apples? Pears? How about bras? Such an unconventional and eye-catching sight can be found in Malá Úpa, a municipality in the Czech Republic.
Would you like a cozy little place to read books for hours? The inhabitants of a small village in the Pelhřimov district of the Czech Republic are lucky to have just such a place. The Neighborhood Library, or ‘Sousedská knihovna’ in Czech, is a spot where everyone can borrow and exchange books and, most amazingly, stay there to read them.
Have you ever imagined a bus stop so cozy that you would even wish your bus were delayed? In Krucemburk, Czech Republic, you can find just that. This bus stop is designed like a typical living room in the area, complete with a table, pictures on the wall, and even a shelf full of books to ensure you’re never bored while waiting for the bus. What more could you ask for?
Plenty of wooden sculptures representing mystic characters, politicians, and other creatures can be found near a house in Stoniūnai, a village in northern Lithuania. Called the “Homestead of Nonsense,” or “Nesąmonių sodyba” in Lithuanian, this location is a fun place to stop by while passing through the settlement.
What would you like to find the most during a long hiking trip? How about a pub in the middle of the forest? You might think it’s impossible because nobody would work that far from civilization. But no problem—this can be a self-service pub like ‘The Forest Pub’ (Lesní bar in Czech) near the village of Lipová-lázně in the Czech Republic.
There is a spectacular sight somewhere in Poland—a huge, decaying strawberry left in the fields. Its once vibrant red body has changed so much that it looks rotten, and the previously vivid green leaves now seem dry. Seeing this gives the impression that decay wanted something sweet and decided that a huge fruit was the best choice.
Giraffes, lions, zebras, musicians, and more. A wide variety of vividly painted concrete sculptures inhabiting a garden in Biskupice, a village in the Czech Republic, are sure to catch your attention. Also called ‘Biskupické safari’ (Safari in Biskupice), these are the artworks of Františka Blechová, who used to live there.
