A lion face at the Residenz in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.

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Local people stroke the nose of the bronze lions to bring luck, explaining why the lion's face gleams. The Residenz is a popular museum and visitor attraction.

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Size: 4000px × 4000px
Location: Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
Photo credit: © Raj Singh / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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