A palace park in the Netherlands hides an extraordinary sight in one of its secluded corners—rows of decaying soldiers’ sculptures frozen in time. While statues weathered by the elements are remarkable on their own, these have an additional element of intrigue—they are submerged in a pond. This haunting scene is sure to make you stop and take a closer look at the captivating display.
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.
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.
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.
There’s this village in Ústí nad Orlicí District in the Czech Republic that’s hiding something truly amazing. It’s a spot filled with remarkable sculptures and spooky decorations that’ll give you chills. Crafted by a local sculptor, this place is sure to capture your attention and hold you spellbound for a moment.
When you stroll down one of the streets in the center of Budapest, Hungary, you might stumble upon a peculiar sight behind a fence. There’s a large group gathered in the backyard, with its members engaged in lively conversation and expressive gestures. At first glance, you might think it’s just a regular gathering, but upon closer inspection, it’s truly unusual – these aren’t people but sculptures, there are too many of them in one place to be mere decoration, and they are completely naked.
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.
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 for 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.
