2. France’s Winged Victory
– nearly 10 million visitors per year, according to the Wall Street Journal.
This statue represents the famous Greek Goddess Nike, which means victory. It was discovered in 1863 and stands 8 feet high, though the head and arms are missing. It has one right wing which stretches behind the goddess as she delivers the shout of victory.
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