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Oklahoma Mona Lisa

Chelsea, Oklahoma

A likeness of Da Vinci's mysterious painting smiles at passersby from the side of a barn.  

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Even many of the locals out in this part of Oklahoma have no idea that a giant replica of the Mona Lisa is painted on the side of a barn. For anyone driving through the countryside, it’s worth a quick detour to glimpse the enigmatic figure.

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The barn is located on private property, but it is possible to see the mural from the road.

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