A Concrete Zoo. Visiting the Magical Garden of Animal Sculptures [Poland]

It proved to be one of the most enchanting stops on our late autumn journey through Poland. It’s not every day that you come across a captivating garden adorned with a stunning array of animal sculptures, featuring elegant deer, graceful swans, and an assortment of other mesmerizing creations. Crafted with meticulous detail by a resident of the nearby house, these artworks beckon you to pause and delve into their intricate beauty.

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Where the Monster Roars. Curiosities of the Fairytale House [Czech Republic]

Nestled in the picturesque landscape of the Czech Republic lies an enchanting cabin surrounded by extraordinary and whimsical sculptures. Setting itself apart from other comparable locations, this particular haven boasts an added layer of charm with accompanying sound effects. How is it possible, you may wonder, within an uninhabited cabin? Come closer to experience the extraordinary atmosphere of this site. 

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A Gallery in the Block of Flats. Visiting the Artistic Staircase of Pictures [Šiauliai, Lithuania]

What would you expect to see in the block of flats? Gloomy staircase? Grey walls? And what about some art? An inhabitant of one small black of flats is Šiauliai (Lithuania) turned the staircase of the building to the real gallery by decorating its walls with so many pictures that you could spend ages watching them. 

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Skeletons, Skeletons Everywhere. A Visit of the Creepy House [Germany]

I didn’t expect much from that place. I heard that it’s not the same impressive as it used to be, but also the truth is that in such case it condition most likely won’t improve in future. Therefore I didn’t hesitate to go there and see at least the leftovers of once weird exterior of the small house near the road somewhere in Germany. However, what I saw there exceeded my expectations.

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Another Use of Dishes. Visiting the Extraordinary House of Pots [Žagarė, Lithuania]

If you had to imagine a place with a plenty of dishes, what would it be? A huge cubboard in the kitchen? Endless shelves in the shop of dishes? And what about the roof and walls of the old wooden cabin? The house of pots in Žagarė (Lithuania) definitely makes everyone stop by, and even more—the building is so unusual that attracts tourists there because of its extraordinary appearance.

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Cute yet Creepy. Visiting the Magic Yard of Toys [Katowice, Poland]

There’s an incredible place somewhere in Katowice (Poland)—a yard full of toys that look a bit creepy because of being left outside for a long time. The yard is located in a cursed district because I’ve been there twice and both time it was foggy, even though there was no cloud on the railway station a few kilometres away. The inhabitants of the garden, decaying toys, also seem to be possessed since decay has made them look spooky.

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The Artistic Corner on the Outskirts of the Village. Visiting the Cellar of the Creative Outsider [Czech Republic]

I had only a few hints about the approximate location of this place and no hope to find it. That’s why once I finally saw it on the street view of the map I decided in one second about to go on the trip on the next day. I had a reason to go there as soon as possible because the place is really extraordinary—a decorated cellar on the outskirts of the village somewhere in the Czech Republic inhabited by an outsider who has been living there for 8 years already.

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A Blue Face Guy and the Others. A Quick Look over the Fence of the Fairytale Garden [Kuřim, Czech Republic]

Kuřim is an ordinary town in the Czech Republic hiding quite an extraordinary place—a fairytale garden full of decorations made by its owner. Luckily the holes of the net fence a big enough so that passersby can see magic creatures living there and other cute details. Below are some of them.

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Creepy Mannequins and Ancient Gods. Visiting the Extraordinary Veteran Muzeum Restaurant [Valašské Meziříčí, Czech Republic]

What is in common between old mannequins and ancient gods? Where is one of the most unusual tram stops? And where you can have a delicious lunch surrounded by plenty of retro cars? The answer to all these questions is simple—Veteran Muzeum Restaurant in Valašské Meziříčí (Czech Republic).

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Weird Sculptures in the Forest. A Visit of the Outsider’s House [Czech Republic]

It doesn’t happen too often to see such an extraordinary place. A small cabin in the forest somewhere in the Czech Republic surrounded by plenty of weird sculptures sticks in mind for a long time. The unusual artworks have been created by an homeless outsider who has lived there since 20 years. The sculptures are made from various rubbish which combined together turned into something incredible—spectacular creatures that can easily compete with professional. Seeing them you can only admire the author’s creativity and feel sorry for the art galleries because of not storing these masterpieces.

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