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

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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
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Corporate Sponsored Landmarks
Golden Gate Bridge Seeks Sponsor
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Landmark Toilets
Plastik Architects Design in Kent
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Controversial Landmark Architecture
New York Flat Iron to Be Turned Into World Class Hotel
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Branded Landmarks
NYC Subway Car Gets Wrapped
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Historical Landmarks as Art
Graziano Cecchini Colors Spanish Steps
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Recycled Can Landmarks
Coca-Cola Sculptures
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Credit Crunch Lodging Collapses
Historic Landmark Pacific Northwest Hotel Closes Doors
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Backyard Landmarks
Mansions Next to Hollywood Sign
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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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Taco-Themed Dorm Makeovers
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Solo Dining Guides
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Pizzeria-Branded Shake Pop-Ups
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Live Shopping Flagships
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British-Inspired Winter Getaways
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Country-Conjoining Beer Can Designs
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Beauty-Inspired Guided Tours
L’Oréal and the Louvre Teamed Up to Offer 'Of All Beauties'
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Paris-Themed Solo Travel Guides
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Blockish Music Tour Posters
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Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images
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Gameshow-Style Pop-Ups
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Retro QSR Menus
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Audio Guide Tourism Apps
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Creator-Friendly Initiatives
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Iconic Vacation Itineraries
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Immersive Studio-Inspired Experiences
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Cinematic Travel Campaigns
Marriott Bonvoy Debuts the 'You are the Greatest Souvenir' Campaign
Birdwatching Control Towers
The Nature Traffic Control Tower Resembles Heathrow
Anniversary-Honoring Bright Hotels
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Streetside Challenge Billboards
Gymbox Start Line Encourages Passersby to Try a Short Dash
Sunset View-Inspired Campaigns
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Fast Food Restaurant-Turned Nightclub
This McDonald's Location Turns into the Nyugati Lounge
Documentary-Style Hotel Campaigns
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LA Art Books
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Hollywood Couple Travel Campaigns
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Cartoon-Inspired Puzzle Sets
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Superstitious Fan-Inspired Campaigns
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Striking Glass Canopy Designs
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Unique City-Based Culinary Tours
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Sustainably Built Public Attractions
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Miniature Billboard Ads
Little Canada's Mini Media Initiative Spotlights Brands on Tiny Billboards
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
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Sensory Museum Experiences
The Museum of Illusions Features Immersive Attractions
Local Eatery-Elevated Soda Campaigns
Pepsi is Running Immersive Experiences for the Super Bowl LIX
Airport-Based Retro Art Installations
Hong Kong Hosts Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In
Branded Pub Crawls
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Adventurous Tourism Campaigns
Saudi Tourism Debuts its 'This Land is Calling' Campaign
Artfully Designed Sports Bars
Amanda Pinatih and Gabriel Fontana Design the Sidelined Bar
Late-Night Fast Food Restaurants
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Parkside Luggage Pop-Ups
BÉIS Camp is Popping Up Near Four National Parks
Itinerated Travel Experiences
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Revamped Mid-Century Beach Motels
Kartwhel Studio Renovates the 1960s Hotel Lucine
Green Tourism-Focused Video Series
Hong Kong Tourism Board Boasts Four Captivating Short Films
Mansion-Topped Surreal Hotels
Philippe Starck Introduces the Maison Heler Hotel with a Story
Exploratory Art Exhibits
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Regional Tap Water Cans
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Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Artful Illusory Ads
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Filmmaker-Inspired Pop-Ups
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Olympic-Inspired Dining Experiences
La Petite Maison Features a Uniquely Themed Olympic Ring Menu
Holiday-Themed Tour Buses
Brigit’s Bakery Hosts a Grinchmas Afternoon Tea Sightseeing Bus
Thematic Outdoor Lights Experiences
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Travel Lifestyle Brand Ads
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40s-Style Breakfast Diners
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