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Of the ten largest sculptures in the world, 4 are in China, 3 in Japan, 1 in Myanmar, 1 in Thailand and 1 in Russia. Russian sculpture occupies an honorable 9th place in this list. This is the figure of the Motherland in Volgograd. All other statues are of a cult nature and are associated with Buddhism and other eastern religious teachings.
The first place in the list of the largest sculptures is Spring Temple Buddha statue, which is located in the village of Zhaotsun, next to the monastery and healing spring. The height of the statue without a pedestal is 128 meters. The statue was built after the Afghan Taliban destroyed a unique cultural monument - two rock images of Buddha in the Bamiyan Valley.
The second tallest sculpture is the Buddha statue, which is called "". This gigantic monument stands near the city of Monyua in Myanmar, on the territory temple complex. On the territory of this complex you can find more than 5,000 different images of Buddha. The height of the statue is 116 meters.
The third place on the list is occupied by Japanese sculpture. The statue is located on the territory of Arcadia Park in small town Ushiku (50 kilometers from Tokyo). The statue is located on the very spot where the great preacher Dharmakara achieved complete enlightenment and nirvana. The height of the sculpture is 100 meters.
The Japanese 100m is also in fourth place. statue of the many-faced goddess Kannon, which in its essence also embodies the Buddha. The statue is located in the city of Sendai, Tohoku region. The monument was erected in 1991.
Fifth place in the top ten tallest statues in the world is Goddess Guanyin Monument(Chinese name for the goddess Kannon) in Changsha City. The height of the statue is 92 meters.
Ranked sixth in the top ten Buddha statue in Ang Thong, Thailand. The statue amazes the imagination not only with its size (height - 92 meters), but also with its radiance on a sunny day. The figure of the “enlightened one” is covered with gold and polished to a shine. This monument is one of the favorite sites of tourists.
In seventh place are tens of 88-meter Statue of the goddess Kannon in the Japanese city of Ashibetsu.
Eighth place is also occupied by a statue 88 meters high, located near the city of Wuxi in China. It's again Buddha monument. Unlike previous sculptures, this one is made in bronze and is considered the tallest bronze sculpture in the world.
Ninth place - . IN memorial complex dedicated to the Battle of Stalingrad, the statue occupies central place. Its height is 85 meters.
The top ten largest sculptures in the world is completed by the Chinese monument to the goddess Guanyin in Sanya. The height of the sculpture is 80 meters.
The top ten greatest sculptures in the world do not include such famous monuments as the Statue of Liberty in, the statues of St. Rita in Brazil, the statues of Christ the King in Poland or. Each of the listed statues at one time were the largest on the continent, in the country and in the world. However, with the advent of the 21st century, it was the Buddhists who began to confidently hold the lead in creating giant figures.
Which countries and cities have the tallest monuments and statues in the world? Rating of the highest statues with list, description, photo
The tall statues amaze with their grandeur and excite the imagination of tourists. Many people remember the story of Gulliver when looking at the majestic sculptures. Huge statues are located in different parts of the world. Sculptors, architects and authors of projects wanted to glorify their creations so that they would stand for centuries. They managed to do it. We invite you to get acquainted with the list of the tallest monuments and statues around the world.
If we list all these buildings, then besides Buddha statues there will be no others in our rating. We will not describe here all the sculptures dedicated to Buddha in order to introduce you to other, no less majestic structures. So let's get started.
The tallest monuments and statues with height indication, names of countries, cities:
- Victory Monument (Russia, Moscow) - 141.8 m;
- Cristo Rey (Portugal, Almada) - 138 m;
- Wellington's 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, Kyiv) - 102 m;
- Goddess Kannon Statue (Japan, Sendai) - 100 m;
- Statue of Liberty (USA, New York) - 93 m;
- Buddha statue (China, Wuxi) - 88 m;
- (Russia, Volgograd) - 87 m;
- Statue of Saint Rita (Brazil, Santa Cruz) - 56 m;
- Genghis Khan statue (Mongolia, Tsonzhin-Boldog area) - height 50 m;
- Christ the King Statue (Poland, Swiebodzin) - 52 m;
- (Russia, Murmansk) - 42.5 m;
- Statue of the Virgin Mary of Quita (Ecuador, Quito) - 41 m.
These sculptures were erected in different years and centuries, they glorify saints, warriors and great people, pay tribute to significant events of the people and country. Each of these statues contains a story and sometimes incredible miracles.
Victory Monument
In the capital of Russia on Poklonnaya Hill The Victory Monument was erected to commemorate the victory in the Great Patriotic War.
Important: The height of the monument is 141.8 m. And there is a reason for this figure. For every day of bloody war there is 10 centimeters.
This monument is the tallest in Russia. It also ranks first in our ranking. The shape of the monument is quite complex. The statue is made in the shape 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 victory.
The Victory Monument is located on a hill. This hill contains service buildings. Here they monitor the condition of the sculpture.
The Victory Monument ranks 1st in the list of tallest statues 
Goddess Nike and two cupids 
Tall monument in Russia Cristo Rey
This statue was built in Portugal near the city of Almada. The figure represents Jesus Christ addressed to people. Cristo Rey 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 admire 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 collected by the people of Portugal. People donated money and asked God to save the lives of their family and friends.
Inside the statue there is a guest house, a chapel and a church. There is an elevator inside that will quickly take you to the observation deck.
Majestic statue of Cristo Rey, Portugal 
Close-up view of the huge statue 
Cristo Rey from behind Wellington's 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, they decided to erect a monument in honor of the Duke and his victories.
The townspeople collected funds for the installation of the column. The first stone of the column was laid in 1861, construction was completed by 1865.
The monument features steps, a pedestal and a tall 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's Column 
Eagles around the perimeter of the column 
Figure of the Duke of Wellington 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 traveling to Myanmar are recommended to visit this unique place to see the majestic statue in person. After all, the photo does not convey the full scale of the structure.
The height of the statue is more than 129 m, of which the Buddha is 116 m, and the remaining meters are reserved for the pedestal. Construction of the statue lasted 12 long years. The official opening took place in 2008.
The statue of Lezhong-Sasazha is painted primarily in yellow. The statue is hollow inside. There is a museum on Buddhism here.
Important: For local residents, this statue is a place of religious worship, and for tourists of other faiths, it is a landmark of Myanmar. The statue can be seen from afar and is surrounded by a huge garden with many plants.
Lezhong-Sasazha 
Face of the statue close up Goddess Guanyin Statue
In the city of Sanya resort island Hainan majestically houses the statue of Goddess Guanyin. Its height is as much as 108 m. The statue was built over the course of 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 is worth noting 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 represents 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 problems conceiving can turn to the goddess. Many tourists from all over the world go to the island specifically to ask the goddess to fulfill her dream and give her a child.
However, tourists are not always able to quickly get to the statue: access to it opens at certain hours.
The statue of the goddess Guanyin, located on Hainan Island, is included in the Guinness Book of Records. This structure is the tallest statue dedicated to this goddess in the entire world.
Magnificent Hainan Island 
Majestic statue 
Tourists go to the goddess Guanyin Motherland
On the right bank of the Dnieper River in Kyiv, the majestic Motherland structure 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.
The years of construction of the statue were 1981. The famous sculptor Evgeniy Vuchetich worked on the project of the statue. After his death, the project was headed by Vasily Borodai. The height of the statue with the pedestal is 102 m, the statue itself is 62 m. A sculpture of this size was the largest work in the USSR in those years. The statue is made of steel, although they planned to cover it with gold leaf. The entire statue is entirely welded.
According to forecasts, the structure will stand for more than 150 years. The statue is not afraid of even an earthquake measuring 9 points. There are elevators inside the building that take people up observation platforms. From the height of the statue you can admire the beauty of the city of Kyiv.
At the base of the structure there is a three-story museum. In front of it is a square that can accommodate 30 thousand people at a time. 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 the structure was erected. The statue is white.
According to Japanese mythology, the goddess of mercy Kannon helps people and gives them happiness. The goddess can take different forms; she can come to a person in 33 forms. The image of a cat with an outstretched paw, which attracts good luck, takes its roots from here. According to legend, one prince took refuge from the rain under a large tree. Suddenly he saw a cat beckoning him with its paw. The prince followed the call of the animal, and suddenly lightning struck the tree, and it crumbled into small chips.
Important: The Cannon company, which is primarily known 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 take the stairs or elevator to the top, where they can look at the Japanese city of Sendai.
Tall statue of the goddess Kannon, 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 movies. The Statue of Liberty was unveiled in 1886.
Important: Everyone is accustomed to calling this sculpture the Statue of Liberty, but not everyone knows its full name - “Liberty 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.
Funds were raised for the construction of the statue in France and the USA. For this purpose, exhibitions, balls, sports competitions and other events were organized. It was assumed that the statue would 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 came to New York only in 1885, and was opened in 1886.
The statue is located on Liberty Island, which was called Bedlow until 1956. The statue has been restored many times. In connection with the terrorist attacks, the statue was repeatedly closed to tourists. Currently, the statue is open to the public, but before you can get there you have to go through a security check.
Statue of Liberty, America 
World famous statue 
View of the statue from afar Buddha statue
The bronze majestic Buddha is located at the top of Lingshan Hill in Chinese city Wuxi. The city became popular after the erection of the statue in 1997. Tourists and pilgrims from different parts of 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 measures 88 meters and weighs about 800 tons. The statue had to be erected in parts. The blocks were installed and welded to each other. The unveiling of the statue was attended by many representatives from other countries.
Money for the construction of the Buddha statue was collected in many regions of China. Interestingly, the statue has underground floors.
To get to the big Buddha, you first need to go to the small one - 8 meters high. Only then does access to the steps leading to the Buddha open. There are 216 steps in total.
Important: According to legend, after passing 2 steps, a person loses 1 suffering. So, having gone through all 216 steps, you can get rid of 108 sufferings.
Long climb to big buddha
Huge Buddha close up 
View from afar Sculpture “The Motherland is Calling!”
Sculpture “The Motherland is Calling!” rises in Volgograd on the Mamayev Kurgan.
Important: Motherland is a woman with a raised sword in her hand. She steps forward. The statue represents 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 mound; the remains of 34,505 warriors are buried here. Imagine this figure!
To get to the sculpture, you need to walk along a 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 that is held in the hands weighs 14 tons. Construction of the statue lasted 8 years. The discovery took place in 1959.
There is a copy of the statue in the Chinese city of Manchuria.
“The Motherland is calling!” 
Close 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 in her hands.
According to legends, Saint Rita was born into a family of middle-aged and poor parents. From childhood, the girl was raised in the spirit of Christianity and 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 the now adult 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 from the disease.
After the death of her sons, Saint Rita spent the rest of her life in the monastery, helping people. One day she was tasked with watering 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. The relative thought that Saint Rita had gone crazy, because it was winter, but nevertheless fulfilled the request. Imagine her surprise when she found a rose and figs among the snow. Rita believed that this was a sign from God that the souls of her children and husband were saved.
Construction of the statue of St. Rita 
This is what the statue of St. Rita looks like at night Genghis Khan statue
It’s not hard to guess where you can see the statue of the famous khan and conqueror. This is Mongolia. Statue of Genghis Khan on horseback. Its height is 50 m, of which the figure of a horse and rider is 40 m. The opening of the statue took place in 2008.
Important: The Genghis Khan statue is the largest equestrian statue.
The location 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, art Gallery. And on the horse’s head there is a playground.
The area adjacent to the pedestal is planned to be developed to attract tourists. According to the project, there will be a whole entertainment complex, including a golf course, a lake, a theater, theme park Mongolian life.
For the people 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 the symbol of this country.
Monument to Genghis Khan 
Genghis Khan statue 
Close view of the statue Statue of Christ the King
There are many sculptures personifying God. They are located in different parts of the world. One of these statues can be seen in Poland. This sculpture was opened in 2010. It took about two years to construct and erect the statue.
Construction was suspended for some time due to a power line passing nearby. However, this issue was soon resolved 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 of Jesus facing people with outstretched arms. This represents main symbol Christian faith - the cross.
Statue of Christ the King, Poland 
Close view of the statue 
Golden crown on the 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 with a machine 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 to honor the soldiers of the Great Patriotic War. The total height of the monument is 42.5 m. The inside of the monument is hollow, but its weight is enormous - 5000 tons.
The opening of “Alyosha” was very solemn. Old-timers remembered this day as one of the most significant and solemn in the life of the city. An eternal flame was installed at the opening. Many locals and tourists come to the monument to lay flowers. People remember the heroic deed of their ancestors.
Memorial "Alyosha", Murmansk 
Monument "Alyosha" Statue of the Virgin Mary of Quita
The statue of Our Lady of Quita 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 light. The statue is made of durable material - aluminum.
Important: The sculpture personifies the Virgin Mary, who stands on 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. A distinctive feature of the statue is that the Virgin Mary has wings behind her back. This is not a typical image for Christian iconography. The statue is located on Panecillo Hill in the city of Quito in Ecuador.
Statue of the Virgin Mary of Quita 
Close view of the statue 
This is what the statue looks like at night The listed statues may appear small in photographs, but in reality they are very large and majestic. It's worth seeing with your own eyes. Over the years, others have taken first place in the list of the tallest monuments. Thus, 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
These 15 statues are the most enormous and impressive sculptures that exist in the world. Their size makes tourists exclaim in amazement. Finding yourself next to them, it is simply impossible not to remember the story of Gulliver.
Buddha statue in Leshan
Leshan, China.
The statue was carved into the rock 1200 years ago. Its height reaches 71 m, it is the largest stone Buddha statue in the world.
Goddess Guanyin statue in Sanya
Sanya, China.
The fourth largest statue in the world.
Great Buddha of Thailand
This statue took 18 years to build and was completed in 2008. Its height reaches 92 meters.
Genghis Khan statue
The $4.1 million statue is made from 250 tons of stainless steel. Its height reaches 40 meters (excluding the ten-meter pedestal).
Kotoku-in
Kamakura, Japan.
The Amida Buddha statue from 1252 is made of 850 tons of bronze and reaches 11 meters in height.
Giant reclining Buddha
The statue reaches 180 meters in length and 30 meters in height.
God Shiva statue
The height of this statue is 37 meters.
Motherland
After a 16-year break, construction of this statue resumed. Now only the head of the monument reaches 65 meters in height.
African Renaissance Monument
Dakar, Senegal.
The monument commemorates Senegal's independence from France. The height of the statue reaches 49 meters.
God Murugan, Batu Caves
Malaysia.
If you combine 250 tons of steel, 1.5 million liters of concrete and 79 gallons of gold paint, you will get a statue of a Hindu god.
Big Buddha
A statue is a sculpture that is a three-dimensional representation of a human figure, an animal, or sometimes a fictional character.
Most of The tallest statues in the world are concentrated in China, but Russia also has its own giants.
1. Monument to Lenin.
Place: Volgograd, Russia
Total height of the monument: 57 meters
Year: 1973
The monument is located at the entrance to the Volga-Don Canal. The Guinness Book of Records lists it as the world's largest monument erected to a real person.
2. Worker and collective farmer.
Place: Moscow, Russia
Total height of the monument: 58 meters
Year: 1937
The statue of a young man and a girl represents the image of the Soviet land - the working class and the collective farm peasantry. This monument is also a symbol of the Mosfilm film studio.
3. Independence Monument.
Place: Kyiv, Ukraine
Total height of the monument: 61 meters
Year: 2000—2001
The monument is dedicated to the independence of Ukraine. It is located in the center of Kyiv on Maidan Nezalezhnosti.
4. Statue Buddha Maitreya in Leshan.
Location: Leshan, China
Total height of the monument: 71 meters
Year: 713
The tallest statue in the world, carved out of rock in Mount Lingyunshan.
5. Guanyin statue in China.
Place: Foshan, China
Total height of the monument: 77 meters
6. Buddha statue in Wuxi.
Location: Wuxi, China
Total height of the monument: 88 meters
Year: 1996
The largest bronze statue in the world.
7. Buddha statue at Ang Thong.
Location: Ang Thong, Thailand
Total height of the monument: 92 meters
Year: 2008
8. Statue of Liberty.
Place: New York, USA
Total height of the monument: 93 meters
Year: 1886
The most famous american statue It is not only a landmark, but also serves as a navigational landmark and is used as a lighthouse.
9. Monument to Peter I.
Place: Moscow, Russia
Total height of the monument: 98 meters
Year: 1997
The statue is installed on artificial island, created at the division of the Moscow River. Commissioned by the Moscow government by sculptor Zurab Tsereteli.
10. Statue of Guanyin with a thousand hands and eyes.
Place: Changsha, China
Total height of the monument: 99 meters
Year: 2009
11. Sendai Daikannon.
Place: Sendai, Japan
Total height of the monument: 100 meters
Year: 1991
There is an elevator installed inside the statue, thanks to which you can climb to the very top.
12. Motherland.
Place: Kyiv, Ukraine
Year: 1981
The monument is located on the highest right bank of the Dnieper. In the hand of the statue is a 16-meter sword weighing 9 tons.
13. “The Motherland is calling!”
Place: Volgograd, Russia
Total height of the monument: 102 meters
Year: 1967
The monument was erected in honor of the heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad on Mamayev Kurgan. The length of the statue’s arm is 20 meters, the sword is 33 meters. The weight of the sculpture is 8,000 tons, and the sword - 14 tons.
14. Kristo Rey.
Location: Almada, Portugal
Total height of the monument: 103 meters
Year: 1959
Since Portugal was not a participant in World War II, women donated money for the statue of Christ, who saved their sons, fathers and husbands from death in hostilities.
15. Emperors Yang and Huang.
Place: Zhengzhou, China
Total height of the monument: 106 meters
Year: 2007
The monument is dedicated to the first two emperors of China. Construction took 20 years and was completed in 2007.
16. Guanyin statue in Sanya.
Place: Sanya, China
Total height of the monument: 108 meters
Year: 2005
Statue of Bodhisattva Guanyin. Its construction lasted 6 years.
17. Amitabha Buddha statue.
Location: Ushiku, Japan
Total height of the monument: 120 meters
Year: 1995
Both palms of the statue face the observer, and the index and thumbs are joined at the tips, signifying the transmission of the teachings of the drachma.
18. Statue of Buddha Shakyamuni.
Place: Myanmar
Total height of the monument: 130 meters
Year: 2008
Construction of the religious monument began in 1996 and lasted 12 years.
19. Victory Monument.
Place: Moscow, Russia
Total height of the monument: 142 meters
Year: 1995
Depicts the goddess of victory Nike.
20. Buddha of the Spring Temple.
Location: Leshan, China
Total height of the monument: 153 meters
Year: 2002
This is the most big statue in the world.
Monuments must be monumental. 47 years ago in the United States, the construction of the tallest monument in the world was completed - the steel arch "West Gate" with a height of 192 meters. Inside the arch, which resembles half of the McDonald's icon, there is an elevator that takes visitors to the very top, to the observation deck. However, such structures should be tall - this is their purpose. What about the monuments? Seems, many sculptors also try to make them “the bigger the better.” Sometimes, even between different countries, a “race of monuments” arises, similar to the “race of skyscrapers.” I suggest you overview of the giant sculptures located in different countries peace.
Most of the largest and tallest monuments are located in China and depict Buddha. Therefore, in my rating I will allow myself to move away from mathematical precision and skip some of them so as not to bore you with repetitions. In addition, in the rating I include sculptures depicting people, gods or animals. We will not consider stelae and other geometric structures. So, let's go!
Spring Temple Buddha, China, 128 meters
The tallest statue in the world is, of course, in China. And depicts, of course, Buddha. It is located in Zhaocun Township, Henan Province. The sculpture of the Buddha of the Spring Temple is now 128 meters tall, the total height including the pedestal is 153 meters. The giant is only 10 years old, but in the near future it should “grow up” - it is planned to transform the hill on which it is located into a pedestal. If these works are completed, the total height of the monument will be 208 meters. Why is this necessary? It’s very simple, the fact is that in India, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, a Buddha monument is also now being built... more than 150 meters high. The Chinese, of course, do not want to lose their championship.
Ushiku Daibutsu, Japan, 100 m
The next 7 points in the rankings are occupied by various Buddha monuments located in China, Japan, Myanmar and Thailand. But I want to mention the bronze statue of Buddha Ushiku Daibutsu, located in the Japanese city of Ushiku. It was built in 1995. The height of the statue itself is 100 meters, and if you take into account the lotus-shaped pedestal and the lower platform, the total is 120 meters. The arm length of this statue is 18 meters, the width of the smile is 2.5 meters, the length of the nose is 1.2 meters.
Inside the statue there is an elevator that takes visitors up to observation deck, equipped at a height of 85 meters above the ground.
Motherland, Russia, 82 meters
Having missed several Buddhas, we safely reach the famous sculptural composition “To the Heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad”, located on the Mamayev Kurgan in Volgograd. Statue "The Motherland Calls!" has its own height of 82 meters, and if you take into account the pedestal, it comes out to about 87. The height of the woman’s figure is 52 meters, her arms are 20 meters long, and the sword is another 33. There are 200 steps leading to the monument - that’s how many days the Battle of Stalingrad lasted.
The statue was unveiled in October 1967 and is listed in the Guinness Book of Records: At that time this monument was the tallest in the world. Interestingly, the huge statue is not attached to the foundation in any way: it simply stands on it, like a chess piece on a game board. Unfortunately, there are no tours inside this monument. And getting there would be very interesting.
Monument to Peter I, Russia, 98 meters
Who loves big sculptures is Zurab Tsereteli. The total height of Peter the Great, together with the ship, which flaunts not far from the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, is 98 meters. The history of this monument is more comical than great. Evil tongues say that at first it was Columbus, whom Tsereteli unsuccessfully tried to sell to America. But it turned out to be easier to come to an agreement with the Moscow authorities than with the American ones; Columbus turned into Peter and installed himself in the center of Moscow.
No matter how they criticized it, no matter how they tried to demolish it or at least move it. But Peter is still there. A Muscovites now have their own giant monument.Another question is whether they are happy about it or not.
However, there is a pattern here. In this place (or rather, on the site of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior) another grandiose monument could stand: The 400-meter Palace of the Soviets, which serves as a pedestal for the huge monument to Lenin. It even began to be built in 1937. But then the war began, the metal structures were dismantled into anti-tank hedgehogs. After the end of the war, the USSR also had no time for palaces, and the project was successfully forgotten.
Buddha statue in Leshan, China, 71 meters
Well, again a little about Buddhas. I would like to mention the statue carved into the Lingyunshan rock at the confluence of three rivers primarily due to its venerable age: Its construction began in 713, construction lasted 90 years. With a total height of 71 meters, the length of her fingers reaches 8 meters, and the length of her nose is 5.5 meters.
Motherland, Ukraine, 62 meters
Although the overall height with the pedestal of the Kyiv Motherland monument exceeds the Volgograd one (102 meters versus 87), I like the sculpture on Mamayev Kurgan much better. She looks more beautiful, more natural and more organic. But the Kyiv “Motherland” has one advantage: it has elevators with which you can climb to the top of the shield, get to the observation deck and admire the panorama of the Dnieper.
Statue of Liberty, USA, 46 meters
When assessing monuments, it is very important whether the pedestal is taken into account. For example, The “height” of the girl with the torch is only 46 meters. If we take into account the column on which the symbol of America stands, the height of the monument more than doubles and becomes 93 meters.
The famous sculpture is a gift from French citizens on the centenary of the American Revolutionary War. It was opened on October 28, 1886 (so the gift arrived a little late). Inside the pedestal there is a museum with an exhibition dedicated to the history of the statue. Using an internal elevator, tourists can get to the top of the monument and see New York City through the windows located on the crown. But, unfortunately, it’s impossible to go to the torch now: The staircase there has been closed to visitors for a century now.
Genghis Khan statue, Mongolia, 40 meters
Mongolia is home to the largest and tallest equestrian statue in the world. The height of Genghis Khan on horseback is 40 meters, the pedestal adds another 10. It is located 54 kilometers from Ulaanbaatar. According to legend, in this place Genghis found a golden whip. The monument was built just 4 years ago for obvious tourist purposes. Inside the pedestal there is not only a museum and an art gallery, but also restaurants, entertainment centers and souvenir shops.
On the square around the monument it is planned to create a theme park dedicated to Mongolian life of the 13th century.
Statue of Christ the King, Poland, 36 meters
The famous statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, built in 1931, has long been no longer considered the most a tall monument, depicting the Savior. In 1994, the 30-meter palm statue was deprived of primacy by its 34-meter counterpart in Bolivia. But this monument did not last long at the top - literally two years ago a 36-meter high one was built in Poland. If the stone Jesus competition continues, many more similar statues may appear in Christian countries.
The height of the monument erected in the city of Swiebodzin is 36 meters, together with the pedestal - 52. On the head of the Savior there is a gilded crown three meters high.
Alyosha, Russia, 35.5 meters
Well, I propose to finish with a monument located in Murmansk "To the defenders of the Soviet Arctic during the Great Patriotic War." People call such statues “Alyosha”. The Murmansk monument is the largest. The height of “Alyosha” itself is 35.5 meters, and the height of the monument with its pedestal is 42.5 meters."Alyosha" looks at the city from the hill Cape Verde, 173 meters above the bay.
The opening of the memorial was timed to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi troops in the Arctic.
And one is the smallest
Finally, I offer a bonus to the most patient readers: the world's smallest monument. A 10 cm monument can be (albeit not easy) find in Stockholm. He is 1 cm lower than our "Chizhik-Pyzhik". The miniature figurine is none other than Nils from the fairy tale "The wonderful journey of Nils with wild geese" , reduced by a gnome wizard . He sits with his hands wrapped around his knees and looks at the sky. The baby looks quite unhappy. Therefore, probably tourists and local residents they leave candy, coins, or even children's toys at the monument. And in winter, some especially compassionate citizens wearmonument.
What are your favorite monuments?