Top 10 most majestic statues in the world today

Statue of Christ the King Built in the city of Świebodzin, western Poland, it is the tallest statue of Jesus in the world today. The statue was completed in 2010, has a height of 52,5 m (including the base), weighs 440 tons and is the hope of the city of Świebodzin in becoming a popular tourist destination. The crown of the statue has a diameter of 2 m and the whole is painted with gold vermilion. Excluding the crown, this statue is smaller than the Cristo de la Concordia statue in Cochabamba, Bolivia. The statue is built on 16,5 meters (54 ft) of rock and rubble embankment. Christ the King represents a traditional belief that Jesus’ age when he died was 33. The statue is located 50km from the German-Polish border and can be seen from the A2 highway connecting Warsaw and Berlin.

The media Poland said the project cost $1.45 million, which came from donations from all walks of life, from businesses to the poor. It is known that the work on making the statue began in 2008. Priest Sylwester Zawadzki was the initiator and nurtured this idea many years ago, but the initial concept was just a smaller statue. The plan to erect the statue has caused division in Poland. Opponents of the project accuse Father Zawadzki of being paranoid. However, many residents in Swiebodzin welcomed the project.

Rodina Mat . statue made of Titanium built in the city of Kiev, Ukraine. This is considered one of the The most majestic statue in the world and is the symbol of the city of Kiev. This statue was completed in 1981, 62 m high, the base is a museum. The height of the whole building is up to 102 m and weighs more than 560 tons. Coming to the city of Kiev, even though the statue can be seen Rodina Mat from afar, but surely visitors will not miss the opportunity to get up close and admire this majestic statue. Rodina Mat (Hometown Monument) is an amazing and wonderful monument in Kiev that you must visit if you are planning a trip to this most eclectic city. The statue is actually part of the National Museum of the History of Ukraine during the Second World War.

Everything about this statue is large, standing 203 feet tall with the sword alone being 52 feet long while the shield is 43 feet 26 feet long, it is impressive and definitely the number one landmark of the city. The statue depicts a mother stepping forward, her right hand raised with a sword, her face turned back, calling the people of the Soviet Union to go forward to fight the enemy. The Motherland Statue is placed on a small pedestal 2 meters high, this small pedestal rests on a larger pedestal 16 meters high buried in the ground. The statue is not “glued” to the pedestal, but it stands firmly thanks to the large weight and friction between the statue and the pedestal body. From the foot of the hill to the statue, visitors have to go up 200 steps representing the 200 days of fighting to protect and liberate the city of Stalingrad.

Statue of god Murugan It is considered the tallest Hindu statue in the world with a height of about 42 m. The statue was built right in front of Batu Cave, Selangor, Malaysia within 3 years by 15 skilled carvers from India. The statue is made from 250 tons of steel, 1.550 m3 of concrete, 300 liters of gold paint and was completed in 2006. Besides coming here to admire the statue of god. Murugan outstanding yellow color, visitors can visit Batu cave – the sacred spiritual place of the country Malaysia. The most prominent feature in Batu cave is the statue of god Murugan 42,7 m high – the highest in the world. Inside are many different large and small caves, typically: Temple Cave (Cathedral Cave), Art Exhibition Cave (Art Gallery Cave), Dark Cave (Dark Cave).

God Murugan is a supreme deity worshiped by the Hindus. Building Murugan statue Right in front of the entrance to the cave is said to be related to a story about the god Murugan. God Murugan is the son of Lord Shiva – an important god of Hinduism. Lord Shiva had another son, God Ganesha. One day, god Shiva wanted to pass the throne to one of his two children, he devised a challenge by throwing a stone far away, if anyone found it, he would inherit the throne. God Murugan Clever and clever, he devised a plan to offer Shiva a fake stone. However, that incident did not go unnoticed by Lord Shiva and he punished him god Murugan by standing at the foot of the mountain. At the same time, the 272 steps leading to Batu cave also correspond to the 272 days when Ganesha found the stone of Lord Shiva and ascended the throne. So, god Murugan make amends by helping people.

Tian Tan Buddha Statue It is the largest bronze outdoor seated Buddha statue in the world. The 34 m high, 250 ton statue was built on Lantau Island, Hong Kong and can be seen from Macau. Inside the statue is hollow and there are three shrines that keep many treasures of Buddhism. The large, bronze statue was built in the early 1990s and has become a symbol of the harmonious relationship between nature and people, between people and faith. The left hand of the statue rests on the knee symbolizing happiness, the right hand raised symbolizes the removal of all sentient beings’ woes and sorrows. In particular, there is also a giant bell that strikes once every 7 minutes, symbolizing the liberation of 108 human afflictions.

Statue name Tianjin The temple was inspired by the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, a temple that used to be the place where Chinese emperors came to sacrifice. Buddha statue sitting on a lotus flower. The facial features of the statue Tian Tan Buddha Subtle Buddha statue Dai Nhat Tathagata in Long Mon cave, the robe of statue of Tianjin modeled after the robe of Shakyamuni Buddha in Dunhuang Buddha’s Heavenly Cave. The difference of Tian Tan Buddha statue Compared to other famous Buddha statues, the statue faces the North, while the others usually face the South. To worship Buddha, pilgrims have to climb 268 steps to reach the place to pray and admire the great stature of the statue and the majestic scenery of the mountains and sea.

Ushiku Daibutsu . Buddha Statue completed in 1995 in Ushiku city, Ibaraki prefecture, Japan is the largest Amitabha Buddha statue in the world today. The total height of the whole building is 120 m, in which the foundation and the lotus are 10 m high. This statue was built in about 10 years and is assembled from 6.000 pieces of bronze. Visitors here can take the elevator up to the lotus section and enjoy the surrounding scenery through the observatory. This is also a famous spiritual tourist destination that visitors should not miss when coming to Ushiku city. Ushiku Daibutsu is the world’s largest bronze Buddha statue built by Higashi Honganji Temple. The city of Ushiku was chosen as the site for the statue due to its connection with Shinran, the founder of the Jodo Shinshu sect.

The interior of the statue includes the main shrine and the 85-meter-high observatory, and the tranquil garden at the foot of the statue creates a peaceful space. The Lotus World on the third floor is the main shrine of the temple, with about 3.400 golden Buddha statues placed on the wall. Chanting echoes in the golden shrine every morning and evening, creating an atmosphere that is both grandiose and dignified. At the foot of the Buddha statue is a garden spanning 10.000 square meters, representing the Pure Land scene in Buddhism. Boasting a rich natural landscape, this garden includes a petting zoo where visitors can play with small animals, as well as traditional Japanese-style gardens, lakes, and a variety of flowers that bloom according to the schedule. season. There are also diverse places to experience the Buddhist world, so visitors of all ages can spend a relaxing time together.

Statue of Jesus Christ – symbol of the city of Rio de Janeiro as well as of the country Brazil It is considered the most famous statue of Jesus in the world today. The statue is 30 m high, the base is 8 m high and the arm span of the statue is 28 m long, not only for religious purposes but also to show the hospitality of the people. Brazil. This statue was built on the top of Mount Corcovado in 1931, made of reinforced concrete and the outside is covered with small pieces of Steatite. It was created by the great French sculptor Paul Landowski and built by Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa. The construction of this statue lasted from 1922 until 1931.

Statue of Christ the Redeemer Brazil It has also been recognized by UNESCO as one of the Seven Wonders of the New World. Because it was built on a mountain top 700 meters above sea level, the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Brazil has been struck by lightning many times. The two most severe lightning strikes, in 2008, damaged the statue’s fingers, eyebrows and head. A lightning strike in 2014 broke a finger of the statue. In 2010, a large-scale restoration of the statue was carried out. The statue was cleaned, the mortar and steatite covering the statue was replaced, the iron interior was restored and the building was made waterproof. An incident occurred during the restoration, where paint was sprayed along the statue’s arms, the perpetrator then apologized and turned himself in to the police. The restoration used over 60.000 stone slabs from the same quarry as the original.

Statue of Cristo Rei de Dili located in Dili, East Timor It is one of the tallest statues of Jesus Christ in the world. The statue is about 27 meters high and to get close to the statue, visitors have to climb more than 500 steps. This is a gift from the Indonesian government to the country and its people East Timor in 1996. If Rio de Janeiro had a giant statue of Christ, then East Timor there is a statue Christ called Cristo Rei. Located in East Dili, Cristo Rei de Dili It is one of the tallest statues of Jesus Christ in the world. Coming here, you will have a panoramic view of the capital Dili and the beautiful coastline. Besides, the beautiful coastline combined with the majesty of the statue Cristo Rei de Dili promises to bring interesting experiences for visitors to Dili.

The designer of the statue is Mochamad Syailillah, a Muslim. He had to read books to study in order to imagine God. Standing around the statue, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the capital Dili and the long coastline with the unspoiled beauty of East Timor. Today, tourists and locals often gather in the early morning or late afternoon in this area to exercise or organize a picnic. Outside the statue Cristo Rei de Dili, to understand more about Dili, Visitors can visit the East Timorese Tais traditional market or the Santa Cruz cemetery, the site of a massacre committed by the Indonesian army in 1991.

If you are cherishing a trip to China, definitely visit Zhengzhou tourist sites. Since Zhengzhou is one of the largest cities in China, it is full of beautiful sights. Built in memory of the meritorious emperors of China Yan and Huang. The statue is carved from a mountain on the Yellow River, in China’s Jingzhou province with a height of up to 106m, in which the eyes are up to 3 meters wide and the nose is 6 meters long. The government of this country spent about 22,5 million dollars to build it and it took 20 years to complete (started in 1987).

Zhengzhou is known for interesting sites like TMr. Yan Huang. Emperor statue Yan and Huang (Emperors Yan and Huang) are two great statues of China’s kings, which are said to be the ancestors of the Chinese nation. Built in Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan province. The First Emperor, the Emperor Yan, lived about 4.000 years ago. It is said that he is a descendant of Shennong, who lived in the first tribe of China. Huang, is likened to a golden emperor, is a legendary hero and one of the famous Five Emperors of China.

Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva Statue Located in the south of Hainan Island, China will surely make visitors feel overwhelmed by its grandeur. The statue is 108 m high, completed in 2005. Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva Statue There are 3 sides: one side facing the mainland and the other 2 facing the East Sea. This work has been built continuously for 6 years and is considered as one of the attractive tourist attractions near and far to Hainan Island, China. Hainan Island has a sea surface area of ​​2 million square kilometers, Hainan Island has a shining sun, a green coconut forest, a beautiful harbor, a natural beach, a smooth sandy beach, and a humid sea breeze. Enough to make all tourists everywhere enjoy the sights.

Legend Mr. Quan Yin When the Nam Hai cruiser sits on the back of a golden orcas, it turns into and also due to the superior shape of the mountain, it is listed as one of the eight most beautiful scenes in ancient times. Zen Master Giam Chan (688-763) in the east and Zen Master Khong Hai (774-835) in the west both stopped in Hainan are two events representing the cultural exchange between China and Japan. Hainan is considered by Buddhism as a land full of predestined conditions of happiness. The construction of the statue of Nam Son Hai Upper Guanyin The association with Nam Son Temple will make Nam Son land become a place for the propagation of Buddhist culture with profound meaning and an important factor in exploiting Buddhist culture in all aspects, deepening the Buddhist culture. exchange between the cultural and tourism industries of Southeast Asia.

Laykyun Setkyar Statue located on the top of Po Kaung hill, near Monywa city, Myanmar. This is one of the most majestic statues in the world today. The statue is 130 meters high and right at the foot of this majestic statue is the world’s largest horizontal standing Buddha. Laykyun Setkyar Statue was completed in 2008, while the horizontal Buddha statue was completed in 1991. Standing Buddha Laykyun Setkyar is a very wonderful tourist destination of Myanmar. It shows people’s history, culture, religion Myanmar in general and Monywa locals in particular.

Laykyun Setkyar Statue With the dominant yellow color, standing out against the blue sky, it is an attractive tourist destination for tourists near and far. Standing Buddha image Laykyun Setkyar built by Bodhi Tahtaung Sayadaw (a respected monk of Myanmar). It is the second tallest Buddha statue in the world at 116 meters high. It is also located on Po Khaung Taung right behind the reclining Buddha image. Because the inside of the statue is hollow, you can climb up the stairs inside the structure to see the scenery outside from above. It took 11 years to complete this statue. Since its completion in 2008, it has become one of the main tourist attractions in Myanmar.