Grotesques, or mascarons, on Pont Neuf bridge in Paris, France, a unique architectural detail, originally created to warn off evil spirits.

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Size: 4288px × 2848px
Location: Paris France
Photo credit: © Carol Di Rienzo Cornwell / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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