People Are Sharing Examples Of Statues That Actually Enhance Their Surroundings

Historian and author James Barr, from London, encouraged Twitter users to share monuments they believe ‘enhance their surroundings’ in a thread.

Ancient Statues Near the Royal Tomb on Mount Nemrut, Turkey

Växjö Sweden. Commemorates housewife Danuta Danielsson whacking Neo-Nazi Seppo Seluska. That’s a worthwhile subject for a statue. Danuta’s mum was an Auschwitz survivor.

Tombili The Cat Statue, Istanbul

Women of Steel, Sheffield

Terry Fox Statue, Canada

Yoda Statue, Lucasfilm Campus in San Francisco, CA