This gilded emblem was once stolen by a Cookie Monster impostor, who demanded a charitable ransom for its return.

Hidden in an enchanting ravine, numerous mysterious sandstone grooves hint at ancient pagan rituals.

An unconventional and naturalistic sculpture depicting the artist marking his territory on an exterior faculty wall.

A medieval village, with red wooden cottages around a stone church, stands as a well-preserved example of a settlement type that was once common in northern Sweden.

A small artistic "graveyard" where clichéd expressions have been buried.

This cave at the base of an unusually shaped cliff is said to be inhabited by a mythical forest enchantres from Scandinavian folklore.

After attracting attention for nearly three decades while standing in front of a church, this phallic stone sculpture is now tucked away in a campus backyard.

A quirky, larger than life sculpture on an old bunker pays tribute to an eccentric carnival entertainer.

This aged paving stone, marked by a maiden's foot imprint and the tales of her plunge from the cathedral tower, serves as a memorial to a tragic local legend.

Legend has it that this church faced a troll problem, leading to the affixing of a stone face of Satan above the entrance to deter further encounters.

A secluded oasis of contemporary art and natural beauty.

These abundant, over-the-top monuments are so widely scattered that they define the entire compact capital cityscape, often leading to jokes about whether there are more statues than residents.

A former smithy turned cultural hub with the capital's largest mural space.

These massive animal sculptures were constructed as part of a reality TV show challenge.

Contrasting the old concrete courthouse beneath, a modern and colorful residential marvel has emerged, stirring both acclaim and controversy.

A sculpture capturing the emotional moment when a refugee boy realizes he is about to be deported.

The tennis legend became the best in the world (partly) thanks to practicing his strokes against this garage door as a kid.

This disputed feline sculpture is Sweden's first MeToo monument.

A scenic UNESCO site that doubles as a habitat for various forms of wildlife.

A heated sculpture pays tribute to an actor who loved hugs.

This red light district plaza memorializes the Fab Four and their historic connection to the area.

This risqué sculpture, based on a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, caused outrage 35 years after it was erected.

According to legend, this structure was inspired by the Tower of Babel and built in a 19th-century industrialist's yard so he could walk his dogs without leaving home.

This inverted metropolis model is the artist's "revenge" for not being allowed to have a doll house as a kid.