The famous bronze statue called Gallos was brought to the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in a very special way, being tied to a helicopter.
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The famous sculpture called Gallos was installed in April 2016. The statue is located on the cliffs of Tintagel - a village on the Atlantic coast of Cornwall, England. The bronze sculpture over 2.4 meters tall is not only inspired by the legend of King Arthur, but also the history of Tintagel castle.Source: Getty Images
Sculptor Rubin Eynon has created many impressive works of art from wood, stone, iron and bronze and Gallos is one of his biggest pride. The statue is now very famous and attracts visitors when coming to Cornwall, England.Source: Getty Images
Putting a bronze statue higher than 8 feet on the cliff was not an easy task. In fact, Gallos was brought in by helicopter and then a crew carefully settle the statue down to its permanent location.Source: Getty Images
Tintagel is a famous tourist attraction of the UK. Upon visiting Tintagel, in addition to observing the beautiful Gallos statue, visitors should not miss Tintagel castle - residence of the kings of Dumnonia in the Middle Ages.Source: Getty Images
In addition, the valley of St Nectan's Glen is also a wonderful place with a beautiful waterfall. Other popular attractions include the old Stone Post Office, furnished with fine oak furniture, some dating back to the 1500s; Merlin’s Cave; Trebarwith Strand Beach; St Materiana's Church and several museums.Source: Getty Images
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H/T: The Guardian