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Replacing World Landmarks With Cheap Souvenirs - Part 2 (16 photos)

Dolphinarium Exhibition, Valencia, Spain

When most people go to a landmark or a tourist attraction, they take home a little souvenir to remind them of their trip. Then there's Michael Hughes's. He loves to take pictures of world famous landmarks - perfectly blended with cheap souvenirs.

You may have seen some of his trademark pieces in a post I did earlier this year. Today, we revisit Michael Hughes' world as we look at some more pieces in his classic collection.


Arc de Triomphe, Paris


The Santa Catalina Arch, Antigua, Guatemala


Technical and Traffic Museum, Berlin


Windmills at Alkmaar, Holland


Period House from 1849, Charleston, South Carolina


Gildehuis der Onvrije Schippers, Belgium


Our Lady of the Foresaken, Valencia, Spain


Hunting Island, Beaufort, South Carolina


Napoleon at Waterloo, Belgium


Vienna, Austria


Zadar, Croatia


Telephone Kiosk, London


Brandenburg Gate, Berlin


Cadillac Ranch, Amarillo, Texas


Gateway of India, Mumbai

Which is your favorite?

Michael Hughes' website

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Comment by Eugene on September 24, 2009 at 8:08pm
@Mary - Thanks for the feedback. I made that the first pic now. =)
Comment by Mary on September 24, 2009 at 5:06pm
They are all great, though I have to admit the dolphin cracked me up...
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