20 Statues to Rub for Good Luck
From toes to testicles, these well-loved monuments may bring fortune or grant wishes.
Tired of tossing pennies in a fountain or wishing on a star? These monuments—from boars to mermaids to monkeys—can be rubbed for a little luck or wish (or in one case, even a wish-and-a-half). From toes and noses, to testicles and breasts, these statues sport well-worn regions from visitor’s wishful rubbing.
While some figures are now guarded from hopeful hands, many are still open to those looking for luck, love, or the like. The sentiments behind these statues scattered around the world transcend language, celebrating a universal longing for good fortune.
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