There is nothing new in making tall statues. Tall statues have been made since ancient times and hold an important place in the tourism industry of their respective countries. Most of these tall statues across the world are of great personalities or relate to some important events in history. The height of these structures is so much that they become the main attraction of the cities. Many people know that the Statue of Liberty is the tallest statue in the world but it is not even included in the top 10 list. So, know about the 10 tallest statues in the world through this article.
1. Statue of Unity
The Statue of Unity, depicting Indian politician and independence activist Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, is currently the tallest statue in the world. Located on a river island opposite the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Kevadiya Colony, the statue was inaugurated by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on 31 October 2018 – Mr Patel’s 143rd birth anniversary.
Height: Statue: 182 meters (597 feet) including base: 240 meters (790 feet)
Location: Narmada District, Gujarat, India
2. Spring Temple Buddha
The second tallest statue in the world, the Spring Temple Buddha is a magnificent statue representing Vairocana Buddha. It is built in the middle of a lotus-shaped throne. Located within the Fodushan Scenic Area, construction of this statue began in the year 1997 and continued until 2008. The statue is built on a hill which has been reshaped to create two more pedestals. The estimated cost of the entire project was $55 million and approximately $18 million was spent on the statue alone.
Height: Statue: 128 meters (420 feet), including base: 208 meters (682 feet)
Location: Lushan County, Henan, China
3. Laykyun Sekkya
Standing on a 13.5-meter throne, Leykyun Sekka is one of the tallest statues in the world. It is a grand structure of Gautam Buddha in golden colour. Construction of this statue began in 1996 and continued for 12 years. The statue was officially available for public viewing in February 2008. Every element of this entire monument is precisely detailed.
Height: 116 meters (381 feet) including base: 129.2 meters (424 feet)
Location: Khatakan Taung, near Monywa, Myanmar
4. The Statue of Belief
The Statue of Belief or Vishwas Swaroopam is a statue of the Hindu God Shiva built in Nathdwara, Rajasthan, India and was created by sculptor Naresh Kumawat. The statue was unveiled on 29 October 2022. The Statue of Belief is the tallest Shiva statue in the world.
Height: statue: 112 meters (369 feet) Pedestal is 110 feet (34 meters)
Location: Nathdwara, Rajasthan, India
5. Ushiku Daibutsu
Ushiku Daibutsu is also one of the tallest statues in the world which was built in 1993. This statue of Lord Buddha is situated on a lotus platform. As of 2018, it is among the top five tallest sculptures in the world. The statue depicts Amitabh Buddha and is made of bronze. It was built to commemorate the birth of Shinran, the founder of the “True Pure Land School” of Buddhism.
Height: Statue: 100 meters (330 feet), including base: 120 meters (390 feet)
Location: Ushiku, Ibaraki, Japan
6. Sendai Daikannon
The Sendai Daikannon is a large statue of Nyoirin Kannon wearing the Jewel of Kannon, located in Sendai, Japan. It is the tallest statue of a goddess in Japan and one of the top six tallest statues in the world. There is an elevator to take visitors to the top of the statue depicting Kannon, the bodhisattva of Shingon Buddhism. The creation of this statue was completed in 1991.
Height: statue: 100 meters (330 feet)
Location: Sendai, Japan
7. Qianshou Qianyan Guanyin of Weishan
Qianshou Qianyan Guanyin of Weishan is the fourth tallest statue in China and the seventh tallest on Earth. This gilded bronze statue depicts the Bodhisattva, who symbolizes the compassion of all Buddhas. 260 million yuan was invested by the Ningshan County government with the help of local businesses and religious organizations to complete the construction of the statue in 2009.
Height: statue: 99 meters (325 feet)
Location: Weishan, Changsha, Hunan, China
8. Great Buddha of Thailand
The Great Buddha of Thailand, also known as The Great Buddha, is the tallest statue in Thailand, the second tallest in Southeast Asia, and the eighth tallest in the world. The statue was built on the orders of Phra Kru Vibul Arjarkhun, the first monk head of Wat Mueang Temple. Money was donated by realist Buddhists to build this statue. This statue can be seen from a great distance, due to which this place has gained a lot of fame.
Height: statue: 92 meters (302 feet)
Location: Wat Muang, Wiset Chai Chan, Ang Thong, Thailand
9. Hokkaido Kannon
Hokkaido Kannon is also one of the 10 tallest statues in the world, also known as Dai Kannon of Kita no Miyako Park. It is the third tallest sculpture in Japan. The construction of this statue started in 1975 and was completed in 1989. This statue has more than 20 floors with elevators. There are temples and places of worship on most of the floors and a platform that offers spectacular views of the surroundings.
Height: statue: 88 meters (289 feet)
Location: Ashibetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
10. The Motherland Calls
The Motherland Calls is the tallest statue of a woman in the entire world and one of the 10 tallest statues in the world. It is a symbolic image of the motherland calling its children to resist the enemy and continue his further attacks. This statue is extremely complex from an engineering point of view, due to its unique structure with a sword raised high in its right hand, while the left hand is extended to call someone.
Height: statue: 85 meters (279 feet)
Location: Mamayev Kurgan in Volgograd, Russia
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