The statue of 'Young girl sleeping soundly on the ground' makes many people 'afraid of losing sandals'

If you come here on cloudy days, the weak and frightened can see the statue of the 'sleeping girl' lying on the ground.

Cornwall County in southwest England is a magical place, immersed in fairy tales and legends about King Arthur.

Located in the main county is the Botanical Gardens of Lost Gardens of Heligan with an area of ​​nearly 81 hectares. This is the project to restore the largest gardens in Europe, a destination for those who love discovering and loving plants.

A statue of a sleeping girl in a garden over 400 years old

Going deeper into the garden, visitors will come across the famous sculpture called Mud Maid , which appeared in 1997 and became a highlight here.

'Mud Maid' is the work of local artists Pete and Sue Hill. It has become an integral part of this garden.

The work is portrayed very vividly.

This is a sculpture depicting a young girl sleeping in a reclining position. The statue is very lively because the hair and maid outfit will change with the seasons.

When spring comes, the plants will sprout, the hair and clothes of the girl will be green. This look will change when the summer comes. Autumn to more loving things. In the winter, all are cold in the colors of white snow.

Each season of the year, the 'girl' has a different look.

Next to the sculpture is a sign with a reminder to visitors to 'be quiet to young women to sleep'. However, the liveliness of the statue is so strong that it can make visitors weak and frightened when they see it for the first time.

Close-up of the 'young girl' face.

In addition to the ' Sleeping Girl' , the garden has many other impressive sculptures, attracting thousands of visitors every year.

The Lost Gardens of Heligan was built in the 18th century by the Tremayne family, and is now more than 400 years old. Before World War I, the Tremayne family hired 22 gardeners to preserve the land.