Even Satan has a monument in his honor.
By Gabbi Shaw
Insider
- Not all monuments are universally beloved.
- While some simply took a while for locals to come around to, others still inspire controversy. That could be due to their subject matter, their histories, or their appearance.
- Monuments dedicated to Christopher Columbus are coming under fire for memorializing a polarizing figure.
When you think of monuments, you might think of impressive structures like the Washington Monument or the Eiffel Tower that millions of people have visited throughout the years.
But not all monuments receive universal acclaim. From memorials for war criminals or army deserters to statues constructed under dubious circumstances, these 13 monuments have seen their fair share of controversy since their construction — especially now as monuments dedicated to Confederate figures and Christopher Columbus are being toppled, and in some cases beheaded, around the US.
