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An old wooden house in Zgon, Poland, surrounded by extraordinary artworks, will surely make you stop by. Both real and surreal, these sculptures fill every corner of the garden, curiously observing visitors. More than just pieces of art, they form a composition with an incredible story behind them.
There are so many railway signs here that you definitely won’t lose your way—or maybe the opposite! Anyone arriving by train to Brniště, a village in the Czech Republic, can’t miss an unusual sight: a train station covered in railway signs. This impressive display is the result of many years of work by a railway worker.
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.
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.
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.
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.
There is a stream in Peruc Municipality, Czech Republic, inhabited by cute wooden creatures – grandpa, grandma, storks, and more. As if their charm wasn’t sufficient reason to visit this place, some of these sculptures look as if they were alive since they move. How is this even possible, given that these are just a few pieces of wood? Let’s have a closer look to solve this secret.
Discover an amazing location hidden in the Havlíčkův Brod District in the Czech Republic: two miniature watermills inhabited by various fairytale creatures. I made several visits to properly document this enchanting site; equipped with gumboots to traverse the water surrounding the buildings, I took not only photos but also videos, immortalizing the charming movements of the figurines that bring this place to life. Though it was the most time-consuming location I’ve explored this year, every moment spent there was undeniably worth it.