Street art · Amsterdam
Photo: Metro Centric, CC BY 2.0
Nijlpaard
By Tom Claassen
Ever seen a hippo lounging in a canal lock like it owns the place? This bronze 'Nijlpaark' basks half-submerged against a sleek waterfront facade, blending Rotterdam-style urban wildlife whimsy with quiet public sculpture tradition.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, photo via Wikimedia Commons.
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