Check out these fruit monuments that are so gigantic, they’ve become iconic sights for tourists
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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 Peachoid is a famous water tower in Gaffney, South Carolina, which has appeared in television series “House of Cards”. (Photo: Bruce Tuten / Flickr)
Peach Tower: South Carolina, USA
If Roald Dahl’s characters were real, James Trotter would be very pleased with this giant peach in Gaffney. The Peachoid — known locally as The Peach — is actually a 41m-tall water tower that was built in 1981.
A New Jersey artist, Peter Freudenberg, painted the tank after studying local peaches, and this giant peach now holds some 3.8 million litres of water. The Peachoid was a focal point in the first season of television series “House of Cards”, in which it became the subject of a political and potentially legal battle due to its humorous resemblance to a butt.
The Peachoid, Peachoid Road, Gaffney, SC 29341, USA.
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