Bizarre design project reveals what iconic sights would look like in the wrong cities

05.06.2015 13:30

Landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, and the Colosseum put their countries on the map, attracting millions of tourists from all over the world.

But what the Statue of Liberty was moved to Rio de Janeiro, or the pyramids were built in the middle of Sydney Harbour?

That is exactly what the creative minds at DesignCrowd have asked people to imagine, in a competition to create the best shots of famous attractions in the wrong places.

From first glance the pictures are instantly recognisable, but then it becomes apparent that the scenes look odd as the clever designs have seamless moved landmarks around the world.

So far the online competition has received 94 submissions with compositions moving the Eiffel Tower to Germany, and Moscow's Saint Basil's Cathedral to the Egyptian desert.

Instead of Christ the Redeemer overlooking Rio de Janeiro, it is New York's Lady Liberty who watches over the city.

Not only that, but in another creative shot, she is standing watch over Sydney Harbour.

Although it is just a bit of fun, the top designs have earned their creators a nice sum of money too.

The first place prize of £142 was awarded to designer Rijan Hamidovic, for his photo transporting Saint Basil's Cathedral in the place of the pyramids.

Runners up included the Colosseum standing proudly in Sydney Harbour, and the Statue of Liberty in Rio.

It is not the first time the company have launched a competition asked designers to move landmarks.

A few months ago submissions were open for talented individuals to digitally remove them altogether, leaving gaping holes in famous spots.

(dailymail.co.uk)