Huge Statues Found Around The World
1. The Motherland Calls, Russia, 85m / 279 ft
The Motherland Calls is the tallest state in Europe. It was unveiled in 1967. Two hundred steps, symbolizing the 200 days of the Battle of Stalingrad, lead from the bottom of the hill to the monument. The statue is an allegorical image of the Motherland, which calls on its sons and daughters to repulse the enemy and return to the attack.
On the next page we’ll show you another massive statue: Awaji Kannon in Japan.
2. Awaji Kannon, Japan, 80m / 260 ft
Awaji Kannon or World Peace Giant Kannon is a museum and temple in Japan. The construction started in 1977 and was finished in 1982. Unfortunately, the statue has fallen into disrepair. The crumbling facilities, in addition to an incident which lead to a person passing away, have lead to the local population abandoning the statue. In april 2020, it was announced that the statue is to be demolished by the end of 2022.
Continue on to the next page to take a look at more extremely large statues found around the world!
3. Confucius of Mount Ni, China, 72m / 236 ft
On Mount Ni in China, you will find the largest statue of Confucius in the world. According to mythology, this is the place where Confucius was born and forsaken for a period by his mother, to be taken care of by a tiger and an eagle. The construction of this statue was completed in 2016.
On the next page we’ll show you another gorgeous statue in China, the State of Guan Yu.
4. Statue of Guan Yu, China, 58m / 190 ft
This enormous statue is a monument to Chinese deified military general Guan Yu. The construction of the statue was finished in 2016. Guan Yu is depicted wearing his traditional robs and cloak, whilst wielding his famous Green Dragon Crescent Blade. Guan Yu is one of East Asia’s most popular paradigms of loyalty and righteousness.
On the next page, we’re traveling all the way to Mexico to take a look at the Guerrero Chimalli.
5. Guerrero Chimalli, Mexico, 50m / 160 ft
This huge steel sculpture is called Guerrero Chimalli (“Shield Warrior”). It depicts and indigenous warrior holding a Chïmalli (a type of shield) and a mace. It is slightly taller than the State of Liberty. The sculptor described his work as “an exceptional, attractive and emotional colossus” whose purpose is “to promote the spirit, to understand what we are and to proceed as a society with a modern and universal mentality”.
On the next page we’ll show you the largest statue in the world: The Statue of Unity.
6. Statue of Unity, India, 182m / 597 ft
The largest statue in the world is the Statue of Unity. It is located in the state of Gujarat in India and was constructed between 2013 and 2018. The statue depicts Indian statesman and independence activist Vallabhbhai Patel, who lived from 1875 and 1950. Patel was highly respected for his leadership in uniting 562 princely states of India with a major part of the former British Raj to form the single Union of India.
On the next page we’ll continue with the second largest statue in the world, the Spring Temple Buddha.
7. Spring Temple Buddha, China, 128m / 420 ft
The second largest statue in the world is located in China. The Spring Temple Buddha is an enormous statue that was built from 1997 to 2008. When one takes the hill and the pedestal it is placed on into account, it rises a total of 208 meters / 682 ft above the ground. It is made out of copper cast and is dedicated to Vairocana Buddha.
On the next page you’ll find the third largest statue in the world: the Laykyun Sekkya Buddha in Myanmar.
8. Laykyun Sekkya, Myanmar, 116m / 381 ft
The Laykyun Sekkya Buddha is the third-tallest statue in the world. It was constructed between 1996 and 2008. The Layukyun Sekkya Buddha was the tallest statue of the world for a few months, up until the Spring Temple Buddha was constructed. Like the other statues, it’s a popular tourist attraction.
We’re going back to India on the next page, to show you the Statue of Belief.
9. Statue of Belief, India, 106m / 348 ft
The fourth largest statue in the world is a massive, red-colored depiction of Shiva, one of the principal deities of Hinduism. God Shiva is said to be the controller of time itself and has the responsibility of carrying out the process of destruction at the end of creation. We hope nobody destroys this monument, because it’s a beauty.
On the next page we’ll show you the fifth largest statue in the world, the Ushiku Diabatsu statue in Japan.
10. Ushiku Diabatsu, Japan, 100m / 330 ft
Ushiku Daibatsu’s construction was completed in 1993. It was the tallest statue in the world from 1993 to 2008. The massive structure has an elevator that takes visitors up 85m / 279 ft to an observation floor. The statue was built to commemorate the birth of Shinran, founder of the Jōdo Shinshū 浄土真宗 or “True Pure Land School” of Buddhism.
Continue on to the next page to see the Sendai Daikonnen statue, which is also located in Japan.
11. Sendai Daikonnen, Japan, 100m / 330 ft
Sendai Daikonnen, officially known as Sendai Tendou Byakue Daikonnen is an enormous statue depicting Byakue Kannon, a figure from Buddhist lore. She holds a cintamani gem in her hand. This gem is said to be the Eastern equivalent of the philosopher’s stone.
On the next page you’ll find the Guishan Guanyin, a massive statue in China.
12. Guishan Guanyin, China, 99m / 325 ft
The Guishan Guanyin of the Thousand Hands and Eyes is an enormous statue in China. It’s found at Miyin Temple, a Chan Buddhist temple. It’s a gilded bronze monument which shows the Bodhisattva Guanyin (the same figure as on the previous page). The county government invested 260 million yuan to complete its construction in 2019, aided by local businesses and religious organizations.
You’ll find another gorgeous statue on the next page: the Great Buddha of Thailand.
13. The Great Buddha of Thailand, 92m / 302 ft
The Great Buddha of Thailand is one of the most famous statues in the entire world. This huge Buddha was constructed between 1990 and 2008. It is made of concrete and is painted gold. The statue was built using the donated money from faithful Buddhists, which allotted to roughly 104,200,000 baht.
Excited to see another beautiful statue? On the next page you’ll find the Dai Kannon of Kita no Miyako park.
14. Dai Kannon of Kita no Miyako park, Japan, 88m / 289 ft
This statue, which is also known as the Hokkaido Kannon or Byakue Kannon, used to be the tallest statue in the world. It held this record from 1989 to 1991. Planning of the statue started in 1975 and it was finished in 1989. The statue contains over 20 floors with an elevator, with floors containing shrines and places of worship.
On the next page we’ll take a look at the first Christian statue on the list: The Mother of All Asia.
15. Mother of All Asia — Tower of Peace, Philippines, 88m / 289 ft
Mother of All Asia is a massive statue in the Philippines. It is the world’s largest statue of the Virgin Mary. The statue was constructed between 2014 and 2021. It was planned to be inaugurated as part of the 500th anniversary of the introduction of Christianity in the Philippines, but unfortunately this had to be stalled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
On the next page, we’ll take a look at the African Renaissance Monument in Senegal.
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