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World's Largest Fiddle

Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
World's Largest Fiddle in Sydney, Nova Scotia
Photo: Mark Seymour from Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Size60 ft
Built2005
TypeGiant objects

A steel fiddle and bow about 60 feet tall rises on the Sydney waterfront, celebrating Cape Breton's Celtic music. Cyril Hearn designed and built it, and it was unveiled in 2005; its Gaelic name means Big Fiddle of the Ceilidh.

Where is World's Largest Fiddle?

World's Largest Fiddle is in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. GPS: 46.14152, -60.19965.

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Where is World's Largest Fiddle?

World's Largest Fiddle is in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. Its GPS position is 46.14152, -60.19965. Tap Get directions on this page to open it in Google Maps.

How big is World's Largest Fiddle?

60 ft.

When was World's Largest Fiddle built?

World's Largest Fiddle dates from 2005.

What other giant roadside attractions are near World's Largest Fiddle?

The closest on our map are The World's Largest Lobster in Shediac (about 208 miles away as the crow flies), Giant Squid of Thimble Tickle in Glovers Harbour (about 317 miles away as the crow flies), Restigouche Sam in Campbellton (about 331 miles away as the crow flies).

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