The Hollywood sign, the Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, Times Square, and the Las Vegas Strip all have at least one thing in common: They're famous landmarks. The spots are must-see destinations for tourists and natives alike; capturing a picture at any of these places is a veritable rite of passage.
The famous landmarks below play off of the notoriety of these historic destinations, but with a bizarre twist. Perhaps they've been recreated with aluminum soda cans, or downsized into plates and dishes. Check out the 15 famous landmarks below and see how many you've seen in person.
15 Bizarre Twists On Famous Landmarks
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Replacing Landmarks With Cheap Souvenirs
Funtography by Michael Hughes
14
Naked Pushups at Famous Landmarks
Patriotic Chinese TV Host Ou Zhihang
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Landmark Jewellery
Bliss Lau Draped Chain Inspired by Brooklyn Bridge
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Famous Landmarks as Treat Holders
Candy Containers by Studio d. Sharp
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Landmarks Celebrate Stars
Empire State Building Goes Pink For Mariah Carey
10
Corporate Sponsored Landmarks
Golden Gate Bridge Seeks Sponsor
9
Landmark Toilets
Plastik Architects Design in Kent
8
Controversial Landmark Architecture
New York Flat Iron to Be Turned Into World Class Hotel
7
Branded Landmarks
NYC Subway Car Gets Wrapped
6
Historical Landmarks as Art
Graziano Cecchini Colors Spanish Steps
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Recycled Can Landmarks
Coca-Cola Sculptures
4
Credit Crunch Lodging Collapses
Historic Landmark Pacific Northwest Hotel Closes Doors
3
Backyard Landmarks
Mansions Next to Hollywood Sign
2
New Landmark in Szervita Square
The Next Big Thing in Budapest
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GPS Tourism For Lost Landmarks
Mauerguide For Fallen Berlin Wall
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