COMMON SOUVENIRS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Added on: 24th Feb 2016
STONE MALTESE CROSS, MALTA
A part of the Maltese civil ensign, the Maltese cross is one of the
most important national symbols of Malta. Local souvenir shops
offer it in all possible versions but mostly, it is made from white
limestone, typical of the little Mediterranean country.
VIKING HORNS, SWEDEN
Sweden is a country where Vikings lived and the cult of these
feared medieval warriors and seafarers is still present here.
It comes as no surprise then that the Viking horned helmets are
among the souvenirs that most tourists want to bring home
from Sweden.
DANCING DOLL, HAWAII
Sweet Hawaii… Sun, crystal clear water, amazing beaches
and… those beautiful tanned hula dancers with the flower
wreaths! Don’t forget to get one of these dolls before you go
back to the cold gloominess of your everyday reality.
BRANDENBURG GATE REPLICA, GERMANY
An 18th-century neoclassical triumphal arch, the Brandenburg Gate
is an iconic landmark of Berlin and a major tourist attraction
of Germany. People often buy the replica of the structure and
pose with it in front of the actual gate.
MAPLE SYRUP, CANADA
Canada is by far the world´s largest producer of maple syrup and
the maple leaf is widely recognized as the country´s national symbol
so when it comes to souvenirs, there is nothing more Canadian than
maple syrup contained in a little bottle designed in the shape of the
maple leaf.
PAINTED CLOGS, NETHERLANDS
When in Netherlands, you can choose from a wide of range of
souvenirs typical of this country. Windmills, tulips, cheese – all these
things are iconic symbols of Netherlands. But there is one more thing,
super trendy but almost unwearable painted clogs! Made entirely
from wood, they are among the most desired Dutch souvenirs.
KANGAROO SCROTUM LIGHTER, AUSTRALIA
As the kangaroo is the most popular animal symbol of Australia, it
comes as no surprise that many souvenirs are kangaroo-themed.
However, the fact that one of the most common memorabilia is the
poor marsupial´s scrotum designed as keychain or lighter,
can be very…surprising.
LITTLE MERMAID STATUETTE, DENMARK
Based on the fairy tale by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen,
the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has become a major
tourist attraction of the city as well as the whole country. Naturally,
a miniature model of the statue is what most tourists visiting
Denmark want to get as a keepsake.
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