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Most Visited Statues
This list features the most visited statues in the world based on estimated annual footfall in 2024.
RANK | STATUE | LOCATION | ANNUAL VISITORS |
1 | The Great Sphinx | Giza, Egypt | 14.7 million |
2 | Pietà | St Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City | 10.0 million |
3 | Venus de Milo | Paris, France | 8.9 million |
4 | Lincoln Memorial | Washington D.C., USA | 8.1 million |
5 | Statue of Unity | Gujarat, India | 5.0 million |
6 | Spring Temple Buddha | China | 4.0 million |
7 | Statue of Liberty | New York City, USA | 3.74 million |
8 | Christ the Redeemer | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 2.5 million |
9 | David | Florence, Italy | 2.0 million |
10 | The Manneken Pis | Brussels, Belgium | 1.05 million |
11 | Little Mermaid | Copenhagen, Denmark | 1.0 million |
12 | The Thinker | Paris, France | 700,000 |
References
Visited (n.d.) Top 10 most visited statues around the world. Available at: https://www.visitedapp.com/top-10-most-visited-statues-around-the-world/ (Accessed: 1 December 2025).
The Ghana Report (2023) 7 of the world’s most visited statues. Available at: https://www.theghanareport.com/7-of-the-worlds-most-visited-statues/ (Accessed: 1 December 2025).
Statista (2024) Number of visitors to the Statue of Liberty in the U.S. Available at: https://www.statista.com/statistics/254218/number-of-visitors-to-the-statue-of-liberty-in-the-us/ (Accessed: 1 December 2025).
The Guardian (2024) Dusting David: Michelangelo's sculpture cleaned in Florence. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2024/feb/19/dusting-david-michelangelo-sculpture-clean-florence (Accessed: 1 December 2025).
Statista (2024) Number of visitors to the Lincoln Memorial. Available at: https://www.statista.com/statistics/254029/number-of-visitors-to-the-lincoln-memorial/ (Accessed: 1 December 2025).
Statista (2024) Tourism in Brussels Capital Region. Available at: https://www.statista.com/topics/6060/tourism-in-brussels-capital-region/ (Accessed: 1 December 2025).
Museums.eu (2024) The most visited museums in the world. Available at: https://museums.eu/highlight/details/105664/the-most-visited-museums-in-the-world?irgwc=1 (Accessed: 1 December 2025).
Louvre (2024) 8.9 million visitors to the Louvre in 2023. Available at: https://www.presse.louvre.fr/8-9-million-visitors-to-the-louvre-in-2023/ (Accessed: 1 December 2025).
Loving Travel (2024) Musée Rodin: A visit guide. Available at: https://www.loving-travel.com/en/musee-rodin/(Accessed: 1 December 2025).
Walks of Italy (2024) Visiting St. Peter’s Basilica: Tips and insights. Available at: https://www.walksofitaly.com/blog/art-culture/visiting-st-peters-basilica (Accessed: 1 December 2025).
Basilica di San Pietro (2024) Visits to St. Peter’s Basilica. Available at: https://www.basilicasanpietro.va/en/experience-the-basilica/visits.html (Accessed: 1 December 2025).
Metro UK (2023) Outrage in Copenhagen after tourist filmed fondling Little Mermaid statue. Available at: https://www.metro.co.uk/2023/09/11/outrage-in-copenhagen-after-tourist-filmed-fondling-little-mermaid-statue-19478797(Accessed: 1 December 2025).
Go With Guide (2023) Egypt tourism statistics 2023: All you need to know. Available at: https://www.gowithguide.com/blog/egypt-tourism-statistics-2023-all-you-need-to-know-5312 (Accessed: 1 December 2025).
Statista (2024) Monthly visitors to Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro. Available at: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1386520/monthly‑visitors‑christ‑redeemer‑rio‑janeiro/ (Accessed: 1 December 2025).
MCLC Resource Center (2018) Buddha Mania. Available at: https://u.osu.edu/mclc/2018/10/24/buddha-mania/ (Accessed: 1 December 2025).
The News Mill (2024) Journey to the Statue of Unity: A captivating symbol of diversity in India. Available at: https://www.thenewsmill.com/2024/03/journey‑to‑the‑statue‑of‑unity‑a‑captivating‑symbol‑of‑diversity‑in‑india/ (Accessed: 1 December 2025).
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