Santa Claus

Rotterdam


This controversial statue of a gnome-like Santa holding what may be a pine tree but may also be a butt plug (sex toy) was designed by American artist Paul McCarthy in 2001.

Transportation

  • tram: Eendrachtsplein
  • metro: Eendrachtsplein

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