25 OF THE MOST POPULAR SOUVENIRS

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Returning from a trip and choosing souvenirs, people tend to buy something special and unique, but in fact they bring the most typical souvenirs that have become a kind of tourist brands. In our review of the 25 most popular souvenirs from around the world.

1. Oil lamp in the form of Mount Rushmore, South Dakota

South Dakota is not on the list of tourist hotspots in the United States, but this place has a landmark that is known all over the world – Mount Rushmore. Therefore, when visiting South Dakota, it is worth buying something related to Mount Rushmore - for example, such an oil lamp.

2. Sumo wrestler, Japan



Japan has a lot of tourist brands, but tourists buy souvenirs associated with sumo wrestling most willingly.

3. Cup with Dracula, Romania

With the word "Romania", the first thing that can come in most people is Dracula or Vlad the Impaler. It is not surprising that all the local souvenir shops are literally stuffed with a variety of souvenirs with the theme of Dracula, such as this terrible vampire cup.

4. Thermometer with Great Wall of China


It's easy to kill two birds with one stone by visiting China. You can buy such a cute thermometer with the image of the Great Wall of China. At any time, it will be possible to check the temperature in the room at home, and at the same time remember about the trip to the Celestial Empire.

5. Pope Bottle Opener, Vatican City



Everyone knows that the Vatican is the residence of His Holiness, and undoubtedly a visit to this tiny independent state will be remembered for a lifetime. Portraits of the Pope are everywhere. Even on the most common items, such as a bottle opener.

6. Statuette of the Pharaoh, Egypt



Pyramids, sphinx, camels and ... Pharaohs. It is simply impossible to leave Egypt without one of these figurines.

7. Statuette of Christ, Brazil


The giant 30-meter-high statue of Christ the Redeemer towering over Rio de Janeiro is the most iconic landmark in the city and possibly the entire country. Not surprisingly, statuettes of Christ of all sizes and shapes are sold in souvenir shops throughout Rio.

8. Golem statuette, Czech Republic


The figurine, which is somewhat similar to the Czech version of the sumo wrestler, is actually a depiction of the Golem, a mythical anthropomorphic creature that is claimed in legends to have been created by a Prague rabbi in the 16th century. These figurines are among the most popular Czech souvenirs.

9. Keychain in the form of the Eiffel Tower, France


A Parisian classic is a keychain in the form of the Eiffel Tower. If you hang this small metal object on a bunch of keys, everyone will know that their owner has visited Paris.

10. Canned mist, California

In San Francisco (California) there are two iconic things that everyone should see – the famous Golden Gate Bridge and the fog. And tourists who want to take a particle of California with them, canned fog is sold.

11. Double-Decker bus model, England


Apart from the world-famous tourist attractions such as tower bridge, London Eye (Ferris wheel) and Buckingham Palace, there is another thing in the UK capital that all tourists invariably photograph – red double-Decker buses. Having visited London, it is worth buying a small model of a bus as a souvenir.

12. Souvenir bells, Switzerland


Although Switzerland is a small country, it has many things to be famous for. Swiss army knives, Swiss chocolate, Swiss watches - all these things are famous all over the world. But as for souvenirs, there is an even more popular thing - small decorative bells.

13. Painted skulls, Mexico


Returning from Mexico, it is worth buying one of these creepy, but at the same time cute painted skulls. This one of the most popular souvenirs in the country is associated with the Day of the Dead, a traditional Mexican holiday that is celebrated en masse throughout the country.

14. Straw Hats, Thailand

In recent years, Thailand has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia, attracting millions of tourists from all over the world every year. What do they usually take with them as a memento of this country? Traditional straw hats.

15. Matryoshka, Russia


In recent years, Thailand has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia, attracting millions of tourists from all over the world every year. What do they usually take with them as a memento of this country? Traditional straw hats.

15. Matryoshka, Russia


The wooden painted doll matryoshka doll, inside of which there are smaller dolls similar to it, and today is considered by foreign tourists the most popular souvenir from Russia.

16. Mozartkugel, Austria

Named after Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the greatest composers in the world, Mozartkugel candies are made from marzipan, nougat and dark chocolate. This sweet delicacy is the most popular souvenir that tourists buy in Austria, the birthplace of Mozart.

17. Painted elephant figurine, India

Collecting elephant figurines is very popular, but in India it is an iconic souvenir. And there is a good reason for this - India is not only a country where the world has the largest population of endangered Indian elephants, there is a real cult of the elephant and many rituals are associated with it.

18. Stone Maltese Cross, Malta

The Maltese Cross is one of Malta's most important national symbols. Local souvenir shops offer this symbol in all sorts of variants, but mostly, it is made of white limestone, typical of a small Mediterranean country.

19. Viking Horns, Sweden


Sweden is the birthplace of the Vikings. The cult of these fearsome medieval warriors and sailors is still present in this country. Therefore, it is not surprising that the horned helmets of the Vikings are one of the souvenirs that most tourists want to bring from Sweden.

20. Dancing Dolls, Hawaii


Hawaii... Sun, crystal clear water, amazing beaches and... lovely tanned hula dancers with wreaths! Don't forget to buy one of these dolls before returning to the gray gloom of everyday reality.

21. Replica of the Brandenburg Gate, Germany

Built in the 18th century in the neoclassical style, the triumphal arch "Brandenburg Gate" is one of the attractions of Berlin and Germany. People often buy small copies of this architectural structure.

22. Maple syrup, Canada


Canada is by far the world's largest producer of maple syrup, and the maple leaf is a recognized national symbol. Therefore, the most symbolic souvenir from Canada will be maple syrup, poured into small bottles in the form of a maple leaf.

23. Painted clogs, Netherlands

The Netherlands has a wide range of souvenirs typical of this country. Windmills, tulips, cheese - all these things are iconic symbols of the Netherlands. But there is one more thing - super fashionable, but almost unwearable, painted clogs. Painted wooden clogs are some of the most coveted Dutch souvenirs.

24. Kangaroo scrotum lighter, Australia


Since the kangaroo is the most popular animal in Australia, it is not surprising that many souvenirs are dedicated to the kangaroo theme. One of the most popular souvenirs is a lighter made of... kangaroo scrotums.

25. Statuette of a mermaid, Denmark


The statue of the Little Mermaid from the fairy tale of Hans Christian Andersen, which is installed in Copenhagen, has become the main attraction not only of the city, but also of the whole country. It is the miniature model of the statue that is bought by most tourists visiting Denmark.

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