The Most Spectacular Murals You Ever Seen (10 Photos)

From illusions that make you fall down rabbit holes to majestic scenes from another century, this collection dives into a world where walls become windows into entirely different realities. In this photo journey, you’ll find Eduardo Relero’s fantastical chalk worlds, historic balconies painted by Carles Arola in Spain, Kurt Wenner’s London underground surprise, and a hotel facade in Poland that doesn’t actually exist. These aren’t just murals—they’re portals, stories, and tricks of the eye scattered across public spaces in Europe and the U.S.

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1. Mural by WALLART in Łódź, Poland

Artist: WALLART | Location: Łódź, Poland

This trompe-l’oeil mural creates the illusion of a lavish hotel interior, complete with a gold-trimmed ceiling, chandelier, elegant staircase, and sharply dressed guests. The play with architectural depth and lighting tricks viewers into believing the wall has been peeled open to reveal another world inside. More photos here!

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2. “The Belgian Underground” by Kurt Wenner

Artist: Kurt Wenner | Location: Brussels, Belgium

Painted directly on the pavement, this 3D chalk artwork brings a warped version of London’s Underground to life. Alice descends into a distorted Piccadilly Circus, encountering the White Rabbit and a dreamlike crowd. The illusion bends space as if the sidewalk drops into an alternate universe.

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3. Mural by Carles Arola

Artist: Carles Arola | Location: Calonge, Spain

This large-scale mural turns a flat facade into a detailed village scene with balconies, townspeople, a white horse, and even wine barrels in an open cellar. Every element is rendered to match the stone wall texture, blending history and realism into the environment. More photos here!

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4. Mural by Patrick Commecy

Artist: Patrick Commecy | Location: Montpellier, France

This before-and-after transformation shows a blank wall turned into a lifelike apartment block complete with balconies, dogs, and residents interacting. Commecy’s signature style uses vivid colors and careful perspective to mimic real-life structures. More photos here! This mural, visible on Google Maps.

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5. “Space and Time” by Eduardo Relero

Artist: Eduardo Relero | Location: Bochum, Germany

Eduardo Relero’s 3D illusion on a public square turns the sidewalk into a rumpled bed occupied by eccentric characters. A man even lies on it, perfectly aligned with the painted figures. Relero’s theatrical use of foreshortening and humor is on full display here.

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6. Mural by John Pugh

Artist: John Pugh | Location: Hermosa Beach, California, USA

This mural creates the illusion of a massive chunk of building peeled away to reveal a sunny beach scene. People sunbathe on towels while a historic hotel rises behind them. Painted shadows and curved edges give it a sculptural effect. More photos here!

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7. Mural by Eduardo Relero

Artist: Eduardo Relero | Location: Fiuggi, Italia

This small but powerful mural shows a man sipping coffee from a window, so lifelike that a passerby holds up his own cup in greeting. With painterly texture and perspective, the piece bridges reality and illusion in an intimate alley setting.

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8. Mural in Lyon, France (Before & After)

Artist Collective: CitéCréation | Location: Lyon, France

An iconic example of urban transformation, this enormous facade was painted to replicate surrounding architecture and urban life. The stairs, balconies, windows, and climbing greenery blend perfectly with reality, making the original blank wall disappear entirely. More photos here!

9. Mural by Arleta Kolasińska in Śródka, Poznań

Artist: Arleta Kolasińska | Location: Śródka, Poznań, Poland

This dramatic before-and-after mural makeover transformed a plain white wall into a vivid streetscape filled with colorful facades and playful architectural illusions. The piece features false windows, fake depth, and characters painted into daily life scenes—including one man “climbing” a wall. Commissioned for Café La Ruina, the mural enlivens the historic district and honors local heritage.

More photos and about!: Poland’s Stunning Mural: A Masterpiece in Poznań’s Historic Środka District

10. Mural by Carl Leck in Indianapolis, Indiana

Artist: Carl Leck | Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

This 3D-mural shows a suspended glass soda bottle hanging from a beam, complete with realistic lighting and a cast shadow of a bottle cap. The illusion tricks the eye by blending painted shadows and reflections with the building’s architecture. Created for NINE dot ARTS!

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