The statue of Poseidon, Gothenburg, Sweden

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Poseidon, the sea god, by Carl Milles is one of Gothenburg's most famous landmarks. It's situated at the top of the main boulevard Avenyn at the square Götaplatsen. The statue was inaugurated in September 1931. On the fountain you can see six small sculptures and reliefs of different water creatures.

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Size: 2848px × 4287px
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Photo credit: © parkerphotography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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