Travellers love chasing famous landmarks - whether it's the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, or the Taj Mahal
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However, there are some landmarks that may hold quirky significance, but are often considered “useless” due to their lack of cultural or historical importance
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From Big Banana in Australia to Hand Of the Desert in Chile, here's the list of the world's most delightfully useless landmarks that we can't help but love
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The Big Banana in Australia is often considered a "useless landmark" because it is essentially just a large, oversized banana sculpture that serves no real purpose
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The Little Mermaid Statue in Denmark stands just 4 feet tall, which can be underwhelming for visitors expecting something larger
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Fremont Troll in the US is a giant cement troll clutching an actual Volkswagen Beetle. It doesn't serve any actual function and does not have a cultural or historical significance
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The Hand Of the Desert in Chile is a 36-foot sculpture said to represent human suffering. This landmark is situated in the middle of nowhere, and is a popular selfie stop
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Crooked House in Poland is often considered a "useless landmark" because its primary appeal is its unusual, tilted appearance, which serves no practical purpose
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Giant Fork in Switzerland is simply a large, stainless steel fork planted in the water, primarily serving as a quirky art piece commemorating a nearby food museum