Let's take a look at the 10 most unique and beautiful public toilets in the world.

Contrary to what we usually think about public toilets, the toilet designs below are artistic creations that add a unique touch to their surroundings.

1. The Orange House in Tel Aviv, Israel
This orange-shaped toilet is located on the streets of the capital Tel Aviv, Israel. The vibrant spheres create a striking feature in the world’s second most crowded city. Tel Aviv is also known as the city that never sleeps, so these oranges are the perfect place to visit when you need to.

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2. Public Toilet in Gdansk, Poland
The firm Schleifer & Milczanowski Architekci designed this public structure in the heart of historical Gdansk, Poland. With a cylindrical shape resembling a raindrop, this structure symbolizes a traditional aesthetic "taste."

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3. Toilet in a Park in Hiroshima, Japan
Architects from Future Studio, Japan, designed these rooms to resemble origami cranes. There are 17 toilets in 3 different shapes, but each one has its own color with pointed roofs, plastic windows, and ventilation holes on the walls.

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4. Public Toilet in Uster, Switzerland
Two architects, Gramazio & Kohler, created a cubicle with an exterior resembling lizard skin, producing a prism effect consisting of 300 aluminum pieces with various shades of green that seem to change from different angles.

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5. Toilet on Lady Bird Lake Trail, Texas, USA
The pedestrian and bike path around Lady Bird Lake is a long park with beautiful trails and nature along the banks of the Colorado River in central Austin. Therefore, the public toilet here is regarded as a sculptural piece in the park. This toilet is also accessible for people with disabilities, equipped with amenities like a shower, lockers, and even seating inside.

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6. Roadside Toilet in Akkarvikodden, Lofoten, Norway
Architect Manthey Kula designed this public toilet along a tourist route in Norway. However, it can only be used in summer and is not insulated.

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7. Kumutoto, Wellington, New Zealand
Shaped like a sea monster, these public toilets are located in Synergy Plaza in the Kumutoto district of Wellington’s harbor, New Zealand. The design includes long tails to enhance natural air circulation. This structure is a symbol of respect for the area’s long maritime history.

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8. Toilet on Mount McKinley, Alaska
Located at an altitude of 4,238m on Mount McKinley in Alaska, obviously surrounded by nothing but snow and ice. This is perhaps the "coolest" toilet on the list.

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9. Toilet on King’s Trail, Sweden
The toilet designed for hikers along Kungsleden, also known as “The King’s Trail,” is situated right in the heart of the picturesque wilderness of Lapland.

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10. Toilet in the Shoji Tabuchi Theatre, Missouri, USA
This is a beautiful toilet in the Shoji Tabuchi Theatre, which won the title of the best public toilet in America in 2009. The women's area features a fountain, glossy flooring, and is decorated with stained glass, floral arrangements, chandeliers, and rows of seats. The men’s toilet is equally magnificent, with a sink shaped like a black lion head, walnut-framed mirrors, black leather seats, and a marble fireplace. It even includes a handcrafted pool table. With such extravagant and luxurious design, visitors may feel as if they have stepped into a royal toilet rather than a public one.

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Perhaps the toilet of the Vuvuzela restaurant in Vietnam should also be included in this list. The concept for men to "relieve themselves" while being able to admire the view of nature outside the restaurant could be considered quite creative. Besides Vietnam, a recently introduced transparent toilet in Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland also allows outsiders to see inside, rather than from the inside looking out. When using, they must press a button for the glass walls to become frosted.

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