Large size is one of the parameters, possessing which you can become famous all over the world. Glorifying the great gods, great victories, great people, or just a loved one, modern sculptors create giant monuments, hoping that their brainchildren will live for centuries. Actually, maybe some of these giants will remain on Earth forever, and distant generations of people will study these buildings, as we studied the pyramids or some Colossus of Rhodes. In the article, we have listed the 15 tallest monuments in the world.
For a comparative analysis, we took monuments higher than 40 meters. The truth is that most of the giants are erected in China and Japan, and represent different forms of Buddha on earth. But if all the Big Buddhas of Asia are included in the top ten, then there will be no place for other statues at all.
Washington Monument 169 meters
This obelisk was erected in Washington, USA, as a monument to George Washington, the first president of the United States. At that time, and before construction Eiffel tower, it was considered the tallest structure on Earth.
Victory Monument 141.8 meters
The monument was opened on May 9, 1995 and is part of the whole Memorial complex Victories in Moscow. Its height of 141.8 meters was not chosen by chance - 10 cm for each day of the war.
Spring Temple Buddha 128 meters
The most tall statue in the world, depicting Buddha Vairochana. Moreover, 20 meters in height is occupied by a pedestal in the form of a lotus. It was erected not so long ago, in 2002. The Buddha towers over the village of Zhaocun in the Henan province of China.
Daibutsu Usiku 120 meters
The statue depicts Buddha Amitabha. And also, 20 meters of its height is taken away by a platform in the shape of a flower. The statue was created in 1995 and installed in Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan.
Lezhong Sasaja 116 meters
This huge sculptural structure is located in the Sikain District of Myanmar. The official height of the standing Buddha does not include the 13.4 meter pedestal. Another Buddha lies at the foot of the standing one, he was erected almost 17 years earlier.
Guanyin Goddess Statue 108 meters
The statue is located near the Nanshan Temple in the city of Sanya, on the island of Hainan in China. The statue has three aspects: the face of one is directed towards the island, and the faces of the others are directed towards the sea. The construction took six years and was completed in 2005.
Cristo Rei (Christ the King) 103 meters
The statue of Jesus Christ is located in the city of Almada, Portugal. The portico base raises the statue 75 meters above the ground. The growth of Christ himself is 28 meters.
Motherland 102 meters
This monument stands in Kiev on the right bank of the Dnieper. It is part of the complex " National Museum history of the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945. " and was erected in 1981. The height of the sculpture from the pedestal to the tip of the sword is 62 m. The official height of the monument is calculated with the base.
Monument to Peter the Great 98 meters
Statue of Liberty 93 meters
It is often referred to as the symbol of the United States. This is a gift from French citizens for the 100th anniversary of the American Revolution. The height is calculated taking into account the base and the pedestal. The height of the statue itself is 46 meters.
Motherland calls! 85 meters
The statue is included in the set "To the Heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad", which is located on the Mamayev Kurgan in Volgograd. At the time of its creation, the sculpture was the tallest in the world. The height of the female figure without a sword is 52 meters.
Maitreya Buddha statue 74 meters
The Buddha is carved right in the Lingyunshan Mountain, near the city of Leshan. Three rivers of the Chinese province of Sichuan flow here. They began to carve this giant back in 713, all construction lasted 90 years. Until the middle of the 17th century, the body of this Buddha was hidden up to the neck by a 13-storey temple called the Pavilion of the Great Image. But later the Temple burned down.
Genghis Khan statue 50 meters
The monument to the founder of the Mongol Empire is located, where? In Mongolia! In the city of Tsongzhin-Boldog. A huge horse with a rider is installed directly on the building of the art gallery. In the horse's head there is observation deck.
Monument to Yuri Gagarin 42.5 meters
The monument is located in Moscow and was erected in 1980. The stele and the statue were symbolically made of titanium, a metal used in the construction of spaceships.
Freedom Monument 42 meters
Among themselves, the inhabitants of the city of Riga call this monument Milda. It was erected in 1935 to commemorate the fighters for Latvian independence. The monument stands on Brivibas Boulevard, which translates as "Freedom Boulevard".
18 tallest statues of Christ
In Catholicism, the degree of faith is determined not only by the observance of rituals, but also by external symbols
South America, Asia and Catholic Europe are the regions where the largest statues of Christ are located. Its tallest monument is located in Bolivia - 34.2 meters. If we take into account the crown, then the tallest statue of Christ is in Poland, 36 meters.
For a long time, various countries of the world competed with each other in gigantomania - who will put up the largest statue of Jesus Christ, and, therefore, will win everyone else in the level of faith.
Cristo Rey - Mexico, height 20.5 meters
This statue stands in Cerro del Cubilet, Guanajuato state, at 2,700 meters above sea level. The statue was completed in 1944 and its style is defined as Art Deco. It is one of the most significant religious monuments in the country and it is located in the geographical center of Mexico:
Statue of Christ the Redeemer of Maratea - Italy, height 21.25 meters
This statue was made from white and gray-blue marble obtained from quarries near the city of Carrara. Unlike most other statues built with donations from the public, Cristo Redentore was erected at the expense of one man - businessman Stefano Rivetti:
Cristo de las Noas - Mexico, 21.78 meters
The project of the statue began in 1973 and lasted 17 years. At the foot there is a restaurant:
Christ The Pacific- Peru, 22 meters, and a pedestal 15 meters high
This statue was a gift from the President of Peru, Fujimori, to his people. When the embezzler ruler was removed, they wanted to dismantle the statue as "the legacy of the reactionary regime." But the rallies of many thousands defended Christ:
Christ of the Sacred Heart - Mexico, 23 meters
The statue is made of fiberglass and stands near the town of Rosarito. A rare case of a colored statue of Christ:
Broken Christ - Mexico, 25 meters
The statue is located in the town of San Jose de Gracia, and annually attracts up to 100 thousand pilgrims:
Christ Roy de Ouche - France, 25 meters
Located in the town of Les Houches, Haute-Savoie. It was built a year - from 1933 to 1934:
Christ of Mercy - Nicaragua, 26 meters
Erected in the town of San Juan del Sur, the tallest statue in Central America:
Statue of Christ the King - Colombia, 26 meters
Located in the city of Cali, built in 1953. Located at an altitude of 1440 meters above sea level, weight 446 tons:
Christ Rei Delhi - East Timor, height 27 meters
This statue is a gift from the government of Indonesia (in 1996, when East Timor was still a province of this state, it gained independence in 2002). It is made of copper and consists of 27 sections.
Christ the King - Portugal, 28 meters
The erection of the statue began in Lisbon in 1940 and was completed in 1959. She is considered a symbol of peace, saving Portugal from the horrors of World War II:
Christ Ricusitado (Resurrected) - Mexico, 30 meters
The statue is located in the cemetery of the town of San Rafaele. Built in 1970 from pink granite:
Blessing of Christ - Indonesia, 30 meters
The statue is located in the city of Manado. It is made from 35 tons of stainless steel and 25 tons of steel strands. The local Catholic community raised money for the statue. The statue is unusual in that it tilts 20 degrees forward:
Christ. Located in Rio de Janeiro. Built in 1926-1931. In 2010, the fingers and eyebrows of the statue were damaged by a thunderstorm, after which lightning rods were installed in it:
Christ Vung Tau - Vietnam, 32 meters
The statue is located in the city of Vung Tau, its construction was started in 1974 and completed in 1993. The metal beams in the halo are a lightning rod. The statue is made of concrete with granite inserts:
Christ the King - Poland, 33 meters + crown 3 meters
Together with the crown, it is the tallest statue in the world (36 meters). 33 meters - symbolizes the age of Christ. Made of concrete and fiberglass, weight 440 tons:
Christ of Peace - Bolivia, 34.2 meters
The statue also has a pedestal 6.2 meters high. Located in the city of Cochabamba at an altitude of 2840 meters above sea level. The heaviest statue of Christ in the world - 2220 tons. The stairs inside the statue (1399 steps) lead to the observation deck in the head.
In which countries and cities are the tallest monuments, statues in the world? Rating of the tallest statues with a list, description, photo
Tall statues amaze with their grandeur and excite the imagination of tourists. Many people remember the story about Gulliver, looking at the majestic sculptures. Huge statues are found in different parts of the world. Sculptors, architects and project creators wanted to glorify their creations so that they would stand for centuries. They managed to do it. We offer you to get acquainted with the list of the tallest monuments, statues of the whole world.
If you list all these structures, then besides the statues of Buddha, there will be no others in our rating. We will not describe here all the sculptures dedicated to Buddha in order to acquaint you with other, no less magnificent structures. So let's get started.
The tallest monuments and statues with an indication of the height, names of countries, cities:
- Victory Monument (Russia, Moscow) - 141.8 m;
- Krishto Rey (Portugal, Almada) - 138 m;
- Wellington Column (Great Britain, Liverpool) - 132 m;
- Lezhong-Sasazha (Myanmar, Khatakan Taung village) - 129.24 m;
- Goddess Guanyin Statue (China, Sanya) - 108 m;
- Sculpture "Motherland" (Ukraine, Kiev) - 102 m;
- Goddess Kannon statue (Japan, Sendai) - 100 m;
- Statue of Liberty (USA, New York) - 93 m;
- Statue of buddha (China, Wuxi) - 88 m;
- (Russia, Volgograd) - 87 m;
- Statue of Saint Rita (Brazil, Santa Cruz) - 56 m;
- Genghis Khan statue (Mongolia, Tsongin-Boldog area) - height 50 m;
- Christ King statue (Poland, Swiebodzin) - 52 m;
- (Russia, Murmansk) - 42.5 m;
- Statue of the Virgin Mary of Kita (Ecuador, Quito) - 41 m.
These sculptures were erected in different years and for centuries, they glorify saints, warriors and great people, pay tribute to significant events of the people and country. Each of these statues contains history and, at times, incredible wonders.
Victory Monument
In the capital of Russia, on Poklonnaya Gora, the Victory Monument was erected, timed to coincide with the victory in the Great Patriotic War.
Important: The height of the monument is 141.8 m. And this figure has a reason. For every day of a bloody war, there are 10 centimeters.
This monument is the highest in Russia. It also ranks first in our rating. The shape of the monument is rather complicated. The statue is made in the form of a triangular bayonet with bronze bas-reliefs. Almost at the very top of the bayonet is the goddess Nike with a victorious crown in her hands, as well as cupids trumpeting about victory.
The Victory Monument is located on a hill. There are service buildings in this hill. The state of the sculpture is monitored here.
Victory Monument ranks 1st in the list of tallest statues 
Goddess Nika and two cupids 
The highest monument in Russia Krishto Rey
This statue was built in Portugal near the city of Almada. The figure represents Jesus Christ, addressed to people. Cristo Rei is 138 m high, of which the sculpture of Jesus Christ is 28 m, the base is 110 m. The base of the structure is presented in the form of four pillars connected to a common base.
At the foot of the Cristo Rei statue there is an observation deck from which you can enjoy the beauty of the surrounding area and the Tagus River. It is better to admire the statue from afar at night, when the lights are lit on it. Special lights allow you to see the statue better.
Important: The construction of this structure has interesting story... The project for the construction of the sculpture was signed in 1940. Thus, they wanted to ask God that Portugal would not be involved in the Second World War.
Funds for the construction of the statue were raised by the people of Portugal. People donated money and asked God to save the lives of their relatives and friends.
Inside the statue is a guest house, a chapel and a church. Inside there is an elevator that will quickly take you to the observation deck.
Majestic statue of Cristo Rey, Portugal 
Huge statue up close 
Krishto Rey from behind Wellington Column
Important: There is a monument to Wellington in Liverpool. Its other name is the Waterloo Monument. After the death of the Duke of Wellington, it was decided to erect a monument in honor of the Duke and his victories.
The money for the installation of the column was collected by the townspeople. The first stone of the column was laid in 1861; construction was completed by 1865.
The monument features steps, a pedestal and a high column on which the figure of the Duke of Wellington is installed. The height of the figure is 25 m. There are bronze eagles on all sides of the pedestal. One side depicts the Battle of Waterloo.
Liverpool, Wellington Column 
Eagles around the perimeter of the column 
Duke of Wellington figure Lezhong-Sasazha
This statue is in the form of a huge standing Buddha. You can see the large-scale statue in the vicinity of Khatakan Taung in Myanmar. All tourists who go to Myanmar are recommended to visit this unique place to see the majestic statue live. After all, the photo does not convey the entire scale of the structure.
The height of the statue is over 129 m, of which the Buddha is 116 m, and the rest are reserved for the pedestal. The construction of the statue took 12 long years. The official opening took place in 2008.
The Lezhong-Sasazha statue is mostly yellow. Inside, the statue is hollow. There is a museum on the subject of Buddhism.
Important: For local residents this statue is a place of religious worship, and for tourists of other faiths - a landmark in Myanmar. The statue can be seen from afar, it is surrounded by a huge garden with many plants.
Lezhong-Sasazha 
Statue face up close Goddess Guanyin Statue
In the city of Sanya on the resort island of Hainan, the statue of the Goddess Guanyin is majestically located. Its height is as much as 108 m. The statue was built over 6 years. The opening of the statue took place in 2005. This sculpture can be seen from anywhere in the city. The first thing that greets guests of the island is a statue. It should be noted that there are always a lot of guests, because the island is a famous resort.
The peculiarity of the statue is that it has three faces. One face is directed towards the island, and the other two are directed towards the sea. This personifies the protection and patronage of the goddess from all sides.
Important: Traditionally, the goddess Guanyin is the patroness of women and children. Those who have trouble conceiving can turn to the goddess. Many tourists from all over the world go to the island specifically to ask the goddess to fulfill their dream and give a child.
However, tourists do not always manage to quickly get to the statue: access to it opens at certain hours.
The statue of the goddess Guanyin, located on the island of Hainan, is included in the Guinness Book of Records. This structure is the tallest statue dedicated to this goddess in the whole world.
The magnificent island of Hainan 
Majestic statue 
Tourists go to the goddess Guanyin Motherland
On the right bank of the Dnieper River in Kiev, the majestic construction of the Motherland was erected. The statue is dedicated to the Great Victory won in 1945.
Important: The statue represents a woman with a sword and shield in her hands.
Years of erection of the statue - 1981. Worked on the project of the statue famous sculptor- Evgeny Vuchetich. After his death, the project was headed by Vasily Borodai. The height of the statue with a pedestal is 102 m, the statue itself is 62 m. A sculpture of this size in those years was the largest work in the USSR. The statue is made of steel, although it was planned to cover it with gold leaf. The entire statue is welded.
According to forecasts, the construction will stand for more than 150 years. The statue is not afraid even of an earthquake with a scale of 9 points. Inside the building, there are elevators that lift people to the observation platforms. From the height of the statue, you can admire the beauty of the city of Kiev.
At the base of the building is a three-story museum. There is a square in front of it, which can simultaneously accommodate 30 thousand people. Events dedicated to Victory Day are held here.
Tall Statue - Motherland 
Rating of statues of the world 
This is what the statue looks like up close Goddess Kannon statue
In the city of Sendai, near Tokyo, the main attraction is the statue of the goddess Kannon. Height - 100 m. The statue has been considered the patroness of the city since 1991, this is the year of the construction of the structure. The statue is white.
According to Japanese mythology, the goddess of mercy Kannon helps people, gives them happiness. The goddess can take different forms, she can come to a person in 33 images. The image of a cat with an outstretched paw, which attracts good luck, takes its roots from here. According to legend, one prince took shelter from the rain under a large tree. Suddenly he saw a cat beckoning with its paw. The prince went to the call of the animal, and suddenly lightning hit the tree, and it crumbled into small chips.
Important: The Cannon company, which is known primarily for its cameras, is named after this goddess.
The statue is located on the territory of the temple, where they pray to the goddess of mercy. Tourists and everyone can go up the stairs or take the elevator upstairs, where they can look at the Japanese city of Sendai.
Tall Goddess Kannon statue, Sendai 
View of the statue from afar Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is called the symbol of America. From the ground to the top of the torch, the height is 93 m. The image of this statue can often be seen on postcards, souvenirs, and in the cinema. The Statue of Liberty was opened in 1886.
Important: Everyone is used to calling this sculpture the Statue of Liberty, but not everyone knows its full name - "Freedom Illuminating the World." This statue is a gift to the people of the United States from the French people who supported America in the fight for democracy.
Fundraising for the construction of the statue was carried out in France and the United States. For this, exhibitions, balls, sports competitions and other events were organized. The statue was supposed to be made for the 100th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence. However, by this date (1876) only a hand with a torch had been made. The Statue of Liberty got to New York only in 1885, and it was opened in 1886.
The statue is located on Liberty Island, which until 1956 was called Bedlow. The statue has been restored many times. In connection with the terrorist attacks, the statue was repeatedly closed for visiting with tourists. Currently, the statue is open to the public, but before getting there it is necessary to go through a search.
Statue of Liberty, America 
Worldwide famous statue
View of the statue from afar Statue of buddha
The bronze majestic Buddha is located at the top of Lingshan Hill in the Chinese city of Wuxi. The city became popular after the statue was erected in 1997. Tourists and pilgrims from all over the world began to come here to worship Buddha.
Sculptors and architects worked on the creation and installation of the statue for 3 years. The height of this structure is simply amazing, the head of the statue goes into the sky. The statue is 88 meters long and weighs about 800 tons. The statue had to be erected in parts. The blocks were installed and welded together. The opening of the statue was attended by many representatives from other countries.
Money for the construction of the Buddha statue was collected in many parts of China. Interestingly, the statue has underground floors.
To go to the big Buddha, you first need to go to the small one - 8 meters high. Only then is access to the steps leading to the Buddha opened. There are 216 steps in total.
Important: According to the legend, after passing 2 steps, a person loses 1 suffering. Thus, having passed all 216 steps, one can get rid of 108 sufferings.
Long climb to the big Buddha 
Huge Buddha up close 
View from afar Sculpture "The Motherland Calls!"
Sculpture "The Motherland Calls!" rises in the city of Volgograd on the Mamaev Kurgan.
Important: Motherland is a woman with a raised sword in her hand. She steps forward. The statue personifies the Motherland, which calls its faithful sons to fight the enemy.
The statue is located on a large mound, the height of which is almost 14 m. This mound is a bulk one, the remains of 34505 soldiers are buried here. Imagine this figure!
To get to the sculpture, you need to walk along the serpentine path. From the foot of the mound, you can count 200 steps - exactly as long as the Battle of Stalingrad lasted.
The total height of the statue is 85 m, and the height of the figure is 52 m. The weight of the Motherland is 8000 tons. The steel sword in hand weighs 14 tons. The construction of the statue took 8 years. The discovery took place in 1959.
There is a copy of the statue in the Chinese city of Manchuria.
"The Motherland Calls!" 
Close-up view 
Huge statue Statue of Saint Rita
The statue of Saint Rita is installed in Brazil in the city of Santa Cruz. The height of the statue is 56 m.
Important: Saint Rita is revered in countries Latin America... On the day of remembrance of this saint, people decorate their homes with roses, and also give them to each other. The saint is often depicted holding roses.
According to legends, Saint Rita was born into a family of middle-aged and poor parents. From childhood, the girl was brought up in the spirit of Christianity, she was a devout child. The girl wanted to devote her life to serving God, but her parents persuaded her to get married.
Subsequently, Rita's husband was killed, and already grown sons wanted to deal with their father's killers. However, Saint Rita asked God not to make her sons murderers. As a result, both of her sons soon died of illness.
After the death of her sons, Saint Rita spent the rest of her life in the monastery, helping people. One day she was assigned to water a long-withered vine. And a miracle happened - the vine came to life.
Before her death, Rita was visited by a relative. Rita asked her to go to the garden and bring her a rose and 2 figs. A relative thought that Saint Rita had gone crazy, because it was winter, but nevertheless she complied with the request. Imagine her surprise when, among the snow, she found a rose and fig fruits. Rita believed that this was a sign from God that the souls of her children and her husband were saved.
Construction of the statue of Saint Rita 
This is what the statue of Saint Rita looks like at night Genghis Khan statue
It is not hard to guess where you can see the statue of the famous khan and conqueror. This is Mongolia. A statue in the form of Genghis Khan on horseback. Its height is 50 m, of which the figure of a horse with a rider is 40 m. The statue was opened in 2008.
Important: The Genghis Khan statue is the largest equestrian statue.
The place for the statue was not chosen by chance. According to legend, not far from this place, Genghis found a golden whip. There are 36 columns around the statue of the conqueror. They were built in honor of the khans of the Mongol Empire.
The pedestal houses restaurants, souvenir shops, a museum and an art gallery. And on the horse's head is a mischievous playground.
The territory adjacent to the pedestal is planned to be developed to attract tourists. According to the project, there will be a whole complex of entertainment, including a golf course, a lake, a theater, theme park Mongolian life.
For the inhabitants of Mongolia, the statue is very important and honorable, because the history of the nation began with the name of Genghis Khan. Genghis Khan on an iron horse is a symbol of this country.
Monument to Genghis Khan 
Genghis Khan statue 
Close-up view of the statue Statue of Christ the King
There are many sculptures representing God. They are found in different parts of the world. One of these statues can be seen in Poland. This sculpture was discovered in 2010. It took about two years to build and erect the statue.
For some time, construction was suspended, as a power line passes nearby. However, this issue was soon settled, and construction continued. The height of the statue reaches 33 m. There is a gilded crown on the head of the statue. The monument is hollow.
Important: A statue in the form of Jesus facing people with outstretched hands. This personifies the main symbol of the Christian faith - the cross.
Statue of Christ the Tsar, Poland 
Close-up view of the statue 
Golden crown on a statue Memorial complex "Alyosha"
The legendary "Alyosha" is located in the city of Murmansk. The full name of the memorial is "Defenders of the Soviet Arctic during the Great Patriotic War." But most people know this monument by its abbreviated name.
Important: "Alyosha" is a symbol of the city of Murmansk. The monument represents the figure of a Russian soldier in a raincoat-tent with a submachine gun over his shoulders. Alyosha's eyes are directed into the distance, to where the enemies came to our land.
The opening took place in 1974. In those years, many monuments, statues and memorials were erected that saluted the soldiers of the Great Patriotic War. The total height of the monument is 42.5 m. Inside, the monument is hollow, but its weight is enormous - 5000 tons.
The opening of "Alyosha" was very solemn. Old residents recalled this day as one of the most significant and solemn in the life of the city. An eternal flame was set at the opening. Many locals and tourists come to the monument to lay flowers. People remember the heroic deed of their ancestors.
Memoril "Alyosha", Murmansk 
Monument "Alyosha" Statue of the Virgin Mary of Kita
The statue of the Virgin Mary of Kita is the tallest structure in Ecuador. Its height is 41 m.The statue was erected in 1976.
Despite the height of the statue, its weight is relatively low. The statue is made of lturjuj material - aluminum.
Important: The sculpture personifies the Virgin Mary, who stands on the globe... You can see a snake under the feet of the Virgin Mary.
The main idea of the sculptor is to show that the Saint will protect the city and people from all evil. Distinctive feature of the statue is that behind the back of the Virgin Mary there are wings. This image is not typical for Christian iconography. The statue is located on the Panecillo hill in the city of Quito in Ecuador.
Statue of the Virgin Mary of Kita 
Close-up view of the statue 
This is what the statue looks like at night In the photographs, the listed statues may seem small, but in fact they are very large and majestic. It is worth seeing with your own eyes. Over the years, the first places in the list of the tallest monuments are occupied by others. So, in 2018, it is planned to open the world's largest statue of Patel in India. The estimated height of the statue is 182 m.
Video: Top 10 tallest statues in the world
You can safely call it art the highest level literally and figuratively. Since ancient times, statues have been a way for people to show their devotion to religion or leave the memory of a significant historical person. Obviously, the larger the statue, the greater its grandeur, so here are the top 10 tallest statues in the world. Perhaps you have already visited the places listed below and the sculptures made an indelible impression on you, share your experience.
For example, I was, of course, in Moscow and saw the Monument to Peter the Great, and also in New York I was photographed with the Statue of Liberty, I plan to visit Rio de Janeiro and climb to the Statue of Christ the Redeemer.
10. Statue of Christ the Redeemer with outstretched hands is located on the top of the Corcovado mountain in Rio de Janeiro, is a symbol of the city and Brazil in general. The height of one of the most famous statues in the world is 38 m.
9. Sculpture monument "Motherland", located in Kiev on the banks of the Dnieper, rises into the sky by 62 m and is 102 meters with a pedestal.
8. Statue "Motherland Calls!", standing in the Russian city of Volgograd, is dedicated to the "Heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad." The total height of the monument is 85 m. The statue is an image of the Motherland, calling its sons to fight the enemy.
7. Statue of Liberty(illuminating the world) is perhaps the most famous sculpture in the world, often referred to as the symbol of the United States. The copper statue is located on Liberty Island in New York, its height is 93 m including the base.
6. Sculptural Monument to Peter I in Moscow. Monument 98 m high made of bronze and stainless steel, installed on artificial island at the confluence of the Moskva River and the Obvodny Canal. The monument was designed by the Georgian architect Zurab Tsereteli and there is an unofficial opinion that the sculpture was originally dedicated to Christopher Columbus, but after being rejected by the American government, it was sold to Russia as a representation of Peter the Great.
5. Buddha statue - Sendai Dai Kannon is located in the Japanese city of Sendai. It is the sixth tallest statue in the world with a height of 100 m and a lift for tourists who can climb to the top of the statue and enjoy the spectacular view.
4. Sculptures the first two emperors Of China Yang and Huang, are located in Zhengzhou city in China. The height of the sculptures is 106 m, which is the fifth tallest statue in the world.
3. Statue of the goddess Guanyin in Sanya height 108 m is located on the island of Hainan in China. The statue has three faces, one of which faces the mainland of China, and the other two face South China Sea blessing China.
2. Bronze Buddha statue Usyku Daibutsu installed in Japan in the city of Ushiku. Its height, together with a platform and a pedestal in the form of a lotus flower, is 120 m. Tourists wishing to admire the surroundings can take an elevator to the observation deck at a height of 85 meters.
Is the largest statue in the world made of copper. Located in Henan Province, China. Its height is 128 m, including the pedestal, but if we also take into account the hill on which the statue is located, the height will be 208 m.
And as other sources show, this is no longer the case. In general, many probably think that the "Statue of Liberty" or "Motherland" are the highest. This is not the case. They build and build!
Let's see which statue is currently the tallest in the world:
The Spring Temple Buddha is the largest statue on the planet. She depicts the Buddha Vairochana - this is one of the five sacred Buddhas who personify wisdom. the statue is located in the village of Zhaocun in China. The idea of erecting such an original shrine arose after the Taliban blew up two huge statues Buddhas, the Chinese reacted very harshly to this event.
At the same time, they decided to erect a magnificent statue in Henan province, which would fully convey the respectful attitude of the Chinese towards the Buddhist heritage.
The construction of the unique giant was very fast and finished in 2002. The height of the Spring Buddha is 128 meters, of which 20 meters is the foot in the form of a lotus flower, and the remaining 108 is the statue of Buddha itself. All this grandiose structure stands on a 25-meter pedestal.
In 2010, the hill on which the statue was erected was transformed into two large stone steps, thus the height of the entire structure from the top to the very base is 208 meters, this fact was registered in the Guinness Book of Records.
For the manufacture of the statue itself, 33 tons of copper, 108 kilograms of gold and 15 thousand tons of special steel were used. It was created from separate parts, which were then assembled into one whole, in total there were approximately 1100 such pieces. The cost of the Spring Buddha is about $ 18 million, and the cost of the entire project is $ 55 million.
It is impossible not to mention another record holder, who is very close to the Buddha of the Spring Temple. It is the largest operating bell in the world.
Near the statue, at the peak of the Head of the Dragon, there is a belfry.
It is in it that the "Bell of Fortune" is located. Its dimensions are as follows: diameter at the widest point - 5.12 meters, height - 8.11 meters, weight - 116 tons. In terms of weight and diameter, the Bell of Fortune is inferior to the Tsar Bell on Red Square, in height it surpasses. But since the Moscow Tsar Bell has never rung in its life, the Bell of Fortune becomes the world's largest operating bell.
The plan for the construction of the Buddha of the Spring Temple was finally approved shortly after the destruction of the ancient Bamiyan Buddha statue in Afghanistan by the Taliban. China strongly condemned the barbaric destruction of Afghanistan's Buddhist heritage.
The foot of the Buddha of the Spring Temple At the foot of the giant statue is no less grandiose staircase - it consists of 365 steps, and is divided into 12 flights. The number of steps symbolizes the annual life cycle.
The name of the monument "Buddha of the Spring Temple" comes from the Tianju hot spring, which is located nearby, the water in it erupts from the bowels at a temperature of 60 ° C, and has healing properties. The Foshan Temple, built during the Tang Dynasty in China, sits at the top of the Dragon's Head Peak. The world's largest bronze bell weighing 116 tons is installed there.
To imagine the scale of the statue of Buddha of the Spring Temple, one can compare the sizes of other famous monuments in the world: the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, reaches a height of 38 meters, the Statue of Liberty in New York with a pedestal - 93 m, the Motherland in Volgograd - 87 m.
A sculpture is called a statue, which is a three-dimensional image of a human figure, an animal, and sometimes a fantastic one. Most of the tallest statues in the world are in China, but Russia also has its own record holders.
Lenin monument
Location: Volgograd, Russia Total height of the monument: 57 meters Year: 1973
Monument to Vladimir Ilyich Lenin at the entrance to the Volga-Don shipping channel. It is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's largest monument to a person who actually lived.
Worker and collective farmer
Location: Moscow, Russia Total height of the monument: 58 meters Year: 1937
"Ideal and Symbol of the Soviet Era". The famous sculptural group of two figures with a hammer and sickle raised above their heads
According to the idea of the sculptor, a young man and a girl personify the owners of the Soviet land - the working class and the collective farm peasantry
"Worker and Kolkhoz Woman" is a symbol of the Mosfilm film studio. (Photo by Andrey Ulyashev)
Independence Monument
Location: Kiev, Ukraine The total height of the monument: 61 meters Year: 2000-2001
Monument dedicated to the independence of Ukraine. The monument is located in the center of Kiev on the Independence Square.
Maitreya Buddha statue in Leshan
Location: Leshan, China Total height of the monument: 71 meters Year: 713
The statue of Buddha is carved into the thickness of the rock in Lingyunshan Mountain at the confluence of three rivers of the Chinese province of Sichuan and for more than a millennium was the tallest sculpture in the world.
Guanyin statue in China
Location: Foshan, China The total height of the monument: 77 meters
Buddha statue in Wuxi
Location: Wuxi, ChinaThe total height of the monument: 88 metersYear: 1996
Considered the largest bronze statue in the world
Buddha statue in Ang Thong
Location: Ang Thong, Thailand Total height of the monument: 92 meters Year: 2008
Statue of Liberty
Location: New York, USA The total height of the monument: 93 meters Year: 1886
She is one of the most famous sculptures in the USA and in the world. Since its inception, the statue has served as a navigational landmark and has been used as a lighthouse.
The crown, which can be accessed by a staircase of 365 steps, offers expansive views of New York Harbor
Monument to Peter I
Location: Moscow, Russia Total height of the monument: 98 meters Year: 1997
The work of Zurab Tsereteli, commissioned by the Moscow Government on an artificial island piled up at the division of the Moscow River. (Photo by Yuri Dmitrienko)
Then the monument caused almost unanimous rejection in the circles of the public and architects in connection with its appearance and the lack of value for the city.
Guanyin statue with a thousand hands and eyes
Location: Changsha, China The total height of the monument: 99 meters Year: 2009
Sendai Daikannon
Location: Sendai, JapanThe total height of the monument: 100 metersYear: 1991
The statue of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara.
Inside the statue there is an elevator that takes you to the very top.
Motherland
Location: Kiev, Ukraine The total height of the monument: 102 meters Year: 1981
The monument-sculpture "Motherland" is located on the high right bank of the Dnieper
In one hand, the statue holds a 16-meter sword weighing 9 tons. (Photo by Constantine Zuev):
Motherland is calling! "
Location: Volgograd, Russia Total height of the monument: 102 meters Year: 1967
Monument to the Heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad on the Mamayev Kurgan. The size of the sculpture can be estimated by the people nearby.
She was listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest sculpture-statue in the world at the time of construction. The arm is 20 meters long and the sword is 33 meters long. The weight of the sculpture is 8,000 tons, and the weight of the sword is 14 tons.
Krishto Rey
Location: Almada, PortugalThe total height of the monument: 103 metersYear: 1959
Statue of Christ in the city of Almada, Portugal.
Portugal did not participate in the Second World War, so women donated money for the statue of Christ, as he saved their sons, husbands and fathers from death by preventing Portugal from participating in hostilities.
Emperors Yang and Huang
Location: Zhengzhou, China Total height of the monument: 106 meters Year: 2007
Depicts the first two emperors of China. Construction lasted 20 years and was completed in 2007
Guanyin statue in Sanya
Location: Sanya, China The total height of the monument: 108 meters Year: 2005
Depicts the Bodhisattva Guanyin. Its construction took 6 years.
Amitabha Buddha statue
Location: Ushiku, Japan Total height of the monument: 120 meters Year: 1995
The monument is located 50 kilometers northeast of Tokyo. The right hand of the statue is raised, the left is lowered, both palms are turned towards the observer. In this case, the index and thumbs are connected by the tips, the other three fingers are straightened. This gesture denotes the transmission of teaching (dharma)
Shakyamuni Buddha statue
Location: Myanmar Total height of the monument: 130 meters Year: 2008
A religious sculptural structure located in the Khatakan Taung countryside. Construction began in 1996 and was completed 12 years later.
Victory Monument
Location: Moscow, Russia Total height of the monument: 142 meters Year: 1995
Stella obelisk with a bronze figure of the goddess of victory Nika.
Located in Victory Park on Poklonnaya Gora
Spring Temple Buddha
Location: Leshan, China Total height of the monument: 153 meters Year: 2002
Plans to build the Buddha Spring Temple were announced shortly after the Taliban bombing a Bamiyan Buddha statue in Afghanistan. The Spring Temple Buddha got its name from the nearby Tianrui hot spring, which erupts at 60 ° C, and is famous in the area for its healing properties. This is the largest statue in the world.
