Check out these fruit monuments that are so gigantic, they’ve become iconic sights for tourists
Cover photo: Wikimedia Commons
History has shown that, as an expression of love and passion for something or someone, humans raise a giant monument in its favour. This has led to the construction of some of the most beautiful statues and buildings in the world, but it has also birthed a collection of odd and over-the-top — but strangely endearing — landmarks scattered around the globe.
In this feature, we take a look at how people have showcased their love for fruits with these humongous landmarks that look as sweet as their namesakes.
The Big Pineapple in Bathurst, South Africa, houses an auditorium and an observation deck amidst pineapple fields. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
World’s Largest Pineapple: Bathurst, South Africa
Homage to the prickly fruit that grows abundantly in the town of Bathurst, South Africa, The Big Pineapple is a 16.7m-high attraction that dominates the landscape. Inside the pineapple, visitors can sit in a 60-seater auditorium and watch a mini-documentary on the pineapple industry and learn about local agriculture and wildlife through displays.
Climb up to the third floor and you’ll reach an observation deck, from which you can take in sweeping views of the surroundings. Back down on ground, visitors can join a tour on the back of a farmer’s tractor and take a ride through the pineapple fields.
Bathurst’s Big Pineapple is the world’s largest by just 70cm. The second-largest one is located in Sunshine Coast in South East Queensland, Australia.
The Big Pineapple, Summerhill Farm, R67, Bathurst, South Africa.
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