Statue of Simón Bolívar in Curla Reina, Paris, France

Statue of Simón Bolívar in Curla Reina, Paris, France

Simón Bolívar (1783-1830), known as the "Liberator", was a prominent Venezuelan military and political leader. He fought for the freedom of South America from the Spanish Empire. Although the struggle took many years and was not completely successful, he is still remembered as a great military leader with major victories in Venezuela, Colombia, Peru and other places. His efforts led directly to the formation of the countries of today's Venezuela, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Panama.
Statue of Nepalese Revolutionary Martyr Shukla Raj Shastrii

Statue of Nepalese Revolutionary Martyr Shukla Raj Shastrii

Shukla Raj Shastrii (Shukraraj Shastri) is an important revolutionary martyr, intellectual and social reformer in the history of Nepal. He was known for his opposition to the tyranny of the Rana regime and contributed greatly to the social progress and linguistic development of Nepal. Sterry was arrested for his social reform work and political struggle and hanged in 1941. He was one of the four martyrs who overthrew Rana's rule. Not only did he have an important influence in the political field, he also excelled in linguistics, writing books on Nepali grammar and children's literature.
Nepal Temple Peak Temple

Nepal Temple Peak Temple

This is a small replica of an ancient Nepalese temple in the "Shikhar" architectural style. The name of this style, "Shikhar", means a mountain peak, because these temples are similar in appearance to the mountain, with a sharp peak-like structure at the top, which narrows down layer by layer. This architectural style was built using only stone, and wood was only possible for the production of doors. Every part of the temple, pillars, stairs and balconies are decorated with fine carvings. The famous Patan Krishna and Maha Baoda temples, as well as the Brahma temple of Pashupatinat, are representative temples of this style.
Statue of French Cultural Heritage Carrousel Garden

Statue of French Cultural Heritage Carrousel Garden

"La France Victorieuse" () is a towering statue located in the Carrousel Garden in Paris. The statue was created by artist Antoine-François Gérard (1760-1843).
French King Statue King Louis XIV STL Model

French King Statue King Louis XIV STL Model

This statue of Louis XIV, located in the Place de la Victoire in Paris, was created by François Joseph Bosio and unveiled in 1822.
Philippines Donna Leonidas Park Fountain Leonidas Park Fountain Statue

Philippines Donna Leonidas Park Fountain Leonidas Park Fountain Statue

Donna Leonidas Park is located in San Pablo City, Laguna Province, Philippines. Named after Leonila Garcia, wife of former Philippine President Carlos P. Garcia, the park was built in the 1960 s and restored in 2019. The park is about 1.7 acres in size and is a great place for family activities and walks.
Golden Temple of Nepal Bodhisattva Statues

Golden Temple of Nepal Bodhisattva Statues

The statue is located inside the Hiranya Varna Mahavihar Temple. The temple is also known as the Golden Temple because all the statues and structures are painted in gold. Unlike other Mahayana Buddhist temples (Mahavihar), this temple is larger and has a three-story golden pagoda dedicated to the "Sakyamuni Buddha". The stupa was built by King Bhaskar Varman in the 12th century.
Japanese cultural heritage shrine traditional stone lamp

Japanese cultural heritage shrine traditional stone lamp

The traditional stone lanterns enshrined in the shrine in the city of Eight Prince. The lantern is nearly 200 years old and was originally installed in 1841.
Nepalese Cultural Heritage Svayambnath Temple Stupa

Nepalese Cultural Heritage Svayambnath Temple Stupa

A stupa is a Hindu and Buddhist temple monument with a stupa-like shape at the top. It is usually placed in the open space of the religious complex, which is between four and eight feet in height. These sculptures are usually carved from stone, but also made using clay or mortar. This particular Chaitya sculpture is located in the Swatambuenat temple (Swayambhunath) in Kathmandu, Nepal, and was built in the 16th century and sits on the hill in front of the temple, along the ancient route leading to the stupa.
French Heritage Statue of San Pedro

French Heritage Statue of San Pedro

San Pedro (died between 64 and 68 AD) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ and one of the first leaders of the early church. According to Christian tradition, Peter was crucified under the Roman Emperor Nero. He is traditionally considered the first bishop or pope of Rome, and also the first patriarch of Antioch by Eastern Christian tradition.
Greek Crete Roman Architecture Hersonius Roman Mosaic Fountain

Greek Crete Roman Architecture Hersonius Roman Mosaic Fountain

The Roman fountain of Hersonisos is located on the Greek island of Crete in the shape of a pyramid. It is covered in mosaics depicting the motifs of the sea: fishermen, boats, sea snakes, squid, ducks and fish. The fountain was built in the 4th century, when Hersonius (Hersonissos) was an important Roman port.
France Paris Tuileri Garden statue rhino attacked by tiger

France Paris Tuileri Garden statue rhino attacked by tiger

This is a famous sculpture created by French sculptor Auguste Cain (Auguste Cain). The work was created in 1884 and has been displayed in the Tuileri Garden in Paris. Auguste Cagin (Auguste) is a famous French sculptor of the Animaliers school who created many portraits of wild and domesticated animals in the 19th century.
France Paris Luxembourg Garden Statue Queen Mathilde

France Paris Luxembourg Garden Statue Queen Mathilde

Queen Mathilde, consort of the Conqueror of Guillaume Le, French and British historical figure. In one hand she held a scepter with a lily, the symbol of royal power, and in the other a sword. Statue by French sculptor Jean-Jacques Elchschocht (Jean-Jacques Elshoecht) (1797-1856), located in the Luxembourg Garden, Paris.
Philippine Cultural Heritage Pieta Statue

Philippine Cultural Heritage Pieta Statue

Michelangelo Buenarotti's sculpture Pieta is one of the world's most famous works of art, depicting faith and grief-the wounded body of Jesus Christ being held in the loving arms of the Virgin Mary. It is a shocking reminder that both the Virgin and the Holy Son have voluntarily made great sacrifices for the salvation of mankind. The sculpture is located inside the "Kamay ni Hesus" (Hand of Jesus) church in Lucban, Quezon (Philippines). It is a replica of the original artwork, made of Carrara marble, located inside St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
Nepal Kathmandu Durbar Square Statue Parvati Temple Stone Lion

Nepal Kathmandu Durbar Square Statue Parvati Temple Stone Lion

The statue is located at the "Shiva-Parvati" temple in Durbar Square, Kathmandu. The temple was built in the late 18th century by Rana Bahadur Shah, son of King Pritwe Narayan Shah of Nepal.
Japanese Cultural Heritage Zunde Ninomiya Statue

Japanese Cultural Heritage Zunde Ninomiya Statue

Zunde Ninomiya was a 19th century Japanese agricultural leader, great economist and moralist. His life was inspiring and was used as a model or moral guide in pre-World War II Japan. He was born on a farm where his parents died when he was a teenager in the aftermath of the flood of 1791. He worked hard on his uncle's farm and studied at night in his free time. That's why he behaves as a child, reading with a bundle of wood on his back. As an adult, he developed several improvements in about 700 towns that made their farming more efficient. He also managed to develop an impressive
France Paris Tuileri Garden statue Nessos abducted Dianella

France Paris Tuileri Garden statue Nessos abducted Dianella

Laurent Marquist (Laurent Marqueste) created the sculpture Nessus Enlevant Dejanire in 1892. The sculpture was placed in the Tuileri Garden in Paris in 1894. Nessus, the Centaur, attempted to take Deianeira, the wife of Hercules. The sculpture is lifelike, showing Nessos's strong centaur form and its dynamic posture, conveying the conflict and tension of the myth.
Nepal Nyatapol Monastery Statue Nalosingha God Statue

Nepal Nyatapol Monastery Statue Nalosingha God Statue

The god Narosingha is an important character in Hindu mythology and is one of the incarnations of the god Vishnu (Vishnu). This image combines the characteristics of a lion and a human, often symbolizing power and protection. In religious stories, Vishnu descends in this form, defeating evil demons and protecting believers. Built by King Nival in the seven months between the end of 1702 and 1703, the temple is a temple dedicated to the "Siddhi Lakshmi" (Siddhi), the tantric goddess of wealth and good fortune. It is the highest pagoda temple in Nepal.
Nepal Cultural Heritage Frog God

Nepal Cultural Heritage Frog God

It is a mythical animal, with parts that look like frogs and other parts that look like puppies. It is a special statue in Nepalese culture. These statues are often built around wells, hand pumps and ancient faucets, and are symbolically associated with rain and harvest. People used to worship them in times of drought, hoping for more rain and crop yields through prayers and rituals.
French Paris Cultural Heritage Russian Expeditionary Force Monument

French Paris Cultural Heritage Russian Expeditionary Force Monument

Produced by Russian artist Vladimir Surovtsev. The monument was inaugurated in 2011 to honor the memory of the Russian Expeditionary Force in France during World War I. In 1916, due to the critical situation in France, the Allies asked Russia for help. Two brigades were sent from Russia. They will find themselves involved in areas where the British, French, Italian and (Macedonian) Albanians, Greeks and Portuguese work together. Of the 20,000 soldiers, more than 5000 died, most of them in the Second Battle of Aisne.
Philippine Cultural Heritage Miguel Marval Carpio Monument

Philippine Cultural Heritage Miguel Marval Carpio Monument

Miguel Malvar y Carpio (September 27, 1865-October 13, 1911) was a Filipino commander who fought in the Philippine Revolution and later in the Philippine-American War. After the Americans surrendered to Resistance leader Emilio Aguinaldo in 1901, he was given command of the Philippine Revolutionary Forces. The statue is located in St. Thomas, Batangas, Philippines.
Philippine World War II Memorial Three Heroic Soldiers Monument

Philippine World War II Memorial Three Heroic Soldiers Monument

The memorial is dedicated to three heroes of Philippine history: Soldiers Elloso, Velena and Placino. During World War II, they led the resistance movement for the country's freedom and helped the United States take back land from Japanese troops. The Philippines was a strategic location in World War II, and 80 percent of the capital Manila was destroyed in the bombing. 5% of the population died in the war.
Ancient Venetian Fountain Fountain of Crete, Greece

Ancient Venetian Fountain Fountain of Crete, Greece

The old Venetian fountain. It is named after Gianmatteo Bembo, the Venetian governor of Heraklion. It was the first time people in Heraklion had seen running water in the city. The fountain consists of a spout and a rectangular basin. Above the spout is a headless statue of a Roman official from the Ierapetra region of southeast Crete, while the entire monument is decorated with the coat of arms of the Venetian family.
France Paris Louvre Academy Statue Sahara Lion

France Paris Louvre Academy Statue Sahara Lion

A beautiful sculpture made by the famous French sculptor Auguste Kane (Auguste Cain) in 1867. It is located at the entrance to the Louvre School, the Porte Jaujard (Jaujard the door). Jacques Jaujard is the saviour of the Louvre's art collection. Before the arrival of German troops in Paris, and during the German occupation, he organized the transfer and safe storage of French art collections in the provinces, against the orders of the Vichy government.
Statue of the walking lion in the Luxembourg Park, Paris, France

Statue of the walking lion in the Luxembourg Park, Paris, France

Statue of a lion in the Luxembourg Park in Paris. The Luxembourg Park covers an area of 224,500 square meters and has huge phoenix boulevard, gardens, fountains and many statues of ancient wise men. The park also has the French royal palace, the Luxembourg Palace (Palais du Luxembourg), which is the seat of the French Senate.
Bridge statue of Alexander III in Paris, France "Child leads the Lion King"

Bridge statue of Alexander III in Paris, France "Child leads the Lion King"

"lion guidépar un enfant" in French is a sculpture by Jules Dalou, dating back to 1900. This is one of the four lion statues located in each corner of the Alexandre III bridge in Paris
Albanian Cultural Heritage Lenin Statue

Albanian Cultural Heritage Lenin Statue

A statue of Lenin with a missing arm, located in Tirana, Albania.
Paris, France Dolly Garden Statue of the Nile God

Paris, France Dolly Garden Statue of the Nile God

"God of the Nile", a sculpture made by Lorenzo Ottoni (Lorenzo) (1648-1736) around 1688-1692, the original of the statue is the Greco-Roman statue "Statua del Dio Nilo" found in the temple of Isis, dating from the 2nd to 3rd centuries AD. The original sculpture is located in the Vatican Museums, and since 1720 the statue has been placed in the Tuileries Garden in Paris.
Statue "Law" at the Bopbon Palace Square in Paris, France"

Statue "Law" at the Bopbon Palace Square in Paris, France"

The sculpture, entitled "Law", was created by French sculptor Jean Jacques Feuchère (1807-1852). It is located in the Place du Palais-Bourbon in Paris, in front of the French National Assembly building (National Assembly). The statue is a symbolic depiction of the law: her right hand holds a scepter representing the hand of justice, and her left hand holds a stone slab engraved with the text of the law.
The statue "Victorious France" in the garden of Carrousel, Paris, France"

The statue "Victorious France" in the garden of Carrousel, Paris, France"

"La France Victorieuse" () is a towering statue located in the Carrousel Garden in Paris. The statue was created by artist Antoine-François Gérard (1760-1843).
France Alexander III bridge statue "Renaissance France"

France Alexander III bridge statue "Renaissance France"

The sculpture is called "France of the Renaissance" and was created by sculptor Jules Coutan (1848-1939). It is located on one of the most magnificent bridges in Paris, the Alexander III Bridge (Alexandre III). The bridge is known for its exquisite decorations, including Art Nouveau lighting, adorable angels, mythical water sprites, and winged horses.
Statue of Victory Square, Paris, France King Louis XIV of France

Statue of Victory Square, Paris, France King Louis XIV of France

This statue of Louis XIV, located in the Place de la Victoire in Paris, was created by François Joseph Bosio and unveiled in 1822.
French 17th century statue King Louis XIV of France

French 17th century statue King Louis XIV of France

This statue was made in the seventeenth century, Louis XIV, Louis the Great, the Sun King, was the King of France. His reign was the longest of any sovereign monarch in history. He consolidated France's system of absolute monarchy, which lasted until the French Revolution. He made France a leading European power, often maintaining its military might.
Nepal Cultural Heritage Golden Temple Bodhisattva Statues

Nepal Cultural Heritage Golden Temple Bodhisattva Statues

The statue is located inside the Hiranya Varna Mahavihar Temple. The temple is also known as the Golden Temple because all the statues and structures are painted in gold. Unlike other Mahayana Buddhist temples (Mahavihar), this temple is larger and has a three-story golden pagoda dedicated to the "Sakyamuni Buddha". The stupa was built by King Bhaskar Varman in the 12th century.
Albania Tirana statue guerrilla girl

Albania Tirana statue guerrilla girl

Albanian communist era statue, statue in Tirana.