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Find Out 10 Tallest Statues In The World

Statues are being constructed around the world since ancient era. Most of the statues are built to pay tribute to great personalities or they are a symbol of important historic events. Statues not only serve us as a reminder of what was, what is and what the world could be but also play a very important role in boosting the tourism industry and stand-out to become an important landmark. Let’s take a look at the list of the top 10 tallest statues in the world.

Completed in the year 1931, Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil is currently the 10 tallest statue in the world. It stands at a height of 98 feet (30 meters) and horizontally outstretched arms spanning 92 feet (28 meters). The statue has become a symbol of Rio de Janeiro and puts Brazil into world map of tourism.

Completed in the year 1931, Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil is currently the 10 tallest statue in the world. It stands at a height of 98 feet (30 meters) and horizontally outstretched arms spanning 92 feet (28 meters). The statue has become a symbol of Rio de Janeiro and puts Brazil into world map of tourism.

The Motherland Calls is the most famous war memorial of the Second World War ever made in memory of Heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad. The statue is extremely complex, owing to its unique structure that has a sword raised high in the right hand while the left hand is extended to call someone. The Height of the statue is 85 meters, and the statue is located in Mamayev Kurgan in Volgograd, Russia.

The Motherland Calls is the most famous war memorial of the Second World War ever made in memory of Heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad. The statue is extremely complex, owing to its unique structure that has a sword raised high in the right hand while the left hand is extended to call someone. The Height of the statue is 85 meters, and the statue is located in Mamayev Kurgan in Volgograd, Russia.

At the 8th spot is one of most famous landmark monument in the world, The Statue of Liberty, located on Liberty Island in Upper New York Bay. Built in the year 1876, The Statue of Liberty is a 305-foot tall (93-meter) statue, it is a symbol of liberty in the form of a woman. She holds a torch in her raised right hand and holds a tablet in her left.

At the 8th spot is one of most famous landmark monument in the world, The Statue of Liberty, located on Liberty Island in Upper New York Bay. Built in the year 1876, The Statue of Liberty is a 305-foot tall (93-meter) statue, it is a symbol of liberty in the form of a woman. She holds a torch in her raised right hand and holds a tablet in her left.

Peter The Great statue in Moscow, Russia is currently the 7th tallest statue in the world. This statue was built in the memory of Russian emperor Peter I, who ruled the country for almost 43 years. The 98 meters tall, Peter The Great statue is located facing the Moskva River in Moscow city.

Peter The Great statue in Moscow, Russia is currently the 7th tallest statue in the world. This statue was built in the memory of Russian emperor Peter I, who ruled the country for almost 43 years. The 98 meters tall, Peter The Great statue is located facing the Moskva River in Moscow city.

Sendai Daikannon is a large statue of the gem-bearing Nyoirin Kannon form of Kannon is situated in Sendai, Japan. This is the tallest statue of a goddess in Japan, it is currently 6th tallest statue in the world. The Height of the statue is 100 meters (330 feet).

Sendai Daikannon is a large statue of the gem-bearing Nyoirin Kannon form of Kannon is situated in Sendai, Japan. This is the tallest statue of a goddess in Japan, it is currently 6th tallest statue in the world. The Height of the statue is 100 meters (330 feet).

Guishan Guanyin statue is the 5th tallest statue on the planet as well as the 4th tallest statue in China. This statue is made of bronze, which describes a bodhisattva expressing the empathy of all Buddhas. The statue, Guishan Guanyin, is situated in Weishan, Hunan, China. The statue depicts the Buddhist bodhisattva who embodies compassion.

Guishan Guanyin statue is the 5th tallest statue on the planet as well as the 4th tallest statue in China. This statue is made of bronze, which describes a bodhisattva expressing the empathy of all Buddhas. The statue, Guishan Guanyin, is situated in Weishan, Hunan, China. The statue depicts the Buddhist bodhisattva who embodies compassion.

The 4th largest statue in the world is Ushiku Daibutsu. This statue is dedicated to Lord Buddha and is positioned on a lotus platform. The statue symoolizes, Amitabha Buddha and is constructed out of bronze. The Height of the statue is 100 meters (330 feet), and including the base, its 120 meters (390 feet). The statue is located in Ushiku, Japan.

The 4th largest statue in the world is Ushiku Daibutsu. This statue is dedicated to Lord Buddha and is positioned on a lotus platform. The statue symoolizes, Amitabha Buddha and is constructed out of bronze. The Height of the statue is 100 meters (330 feet), and including the base, its 120 meters (390 feet). The statue is located in Ushiku, Japan.

Opened in 2008, Laykyun Sekkya statue in Myanmar is third tallest statue in the world. Standing on a 13.5-meters throne. This statue is a beautiful structure of Gautama Budhha in golden color. The Height of Laykyun Sekkya statue is 116 meters (381 feet), including a base of 129.2 meters (424 feet). The statue is Located at Khatakan Taung, near Monywa, Myanmar.

Opened in 2008, Laykyun Sekkya statue in Myanmar is third tallest statue in the world. Standing on a 13.5-meters throne. This statue is a beautiful structure of Gautama Budhha in golden color. The Height of Laykyun Sekkya statue is 116 meters (381 feet), including a base of 129.2 meters (424 feet). The statue is Located at Khatakan Taung, near Monywa, Myanmar.

Spring Temple Buddha statue in China is the 2nd tallest statue representing Vairocana Buddha. It is Situated within the Fodushan Scenic Area and the construction of this statue started in 1997 and continued till 2008. The statue is built on a hill that has been reshaped to form two pedestals. The height of the statue is 128 meters (420 feet) and the statue is located in Lushan County, Henan, China.

Spring Temple Buddha statue in China is the 2nd tallest statue representing Vairocana Buddha. It is Situated within the Fodushan Scenic Area and the construction of this statue started in 1997 and continued till 2008. The statue is built on a hill that has been reshaped to form two pedestals. The height of the statue is 128 meters (420 feet) and the statue is located in Lushan County, Henan, China.

The Statue of Unity in Gujarat, India is the world tallest statue with a height of 182 meters. It is dedicated to one of the greatest Indian activists, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Situated on a river island opposite the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Narmada District of Gujarat, the statue was inaugurated by Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, on 31st October 2018, which was the 143rd birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The Height of this Statue is 182 meters (597 feet), including its base of 240 meters (790 feet).

The Statue of Unity in Gujarat, India is the world tallest statue with a height of 182 meters. It is dedicated to one of the greatest Indian activists, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Situated on a river island opposite the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Narmada District of Gujarat, the statue was inaugurated by Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, on 31st October 2018, which was the 143rd birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The Height of this Statue is 182 meters (597 feet), including its base of 240 meters (790 feet).

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