In the upcoming years, we are going to see the tallest statues in the world ever constructed in the history of mankind.
Some of them like the Statue of Rama, Crazy Hortaklta Memorial, the Statue of Independence and many more are under construction.
They would be even taller than the top 10 statues around the world known for their great height and unique construction.
After seeing them, you will surely wonder, how much money and time was spent on their construction.
Why only those personalities were chosen for such a massive sculpture?
Read on to learn about the giant sculptures.
Top 10 Tallest Statues in the World
1/10. Statue of Unity, India
After the construction of the Statue of Unity, 135 ft tall Lord Hanuman’s statue in Andhra Pradesh was no longer India’s tallest sculpture.
In fact, India became the country with the tallest statue in the world. The statue was also listed in 8 Wonders of SCO.
To construct this architectural marvel, around Rs 2700 Crore (US$422 million) and a time of 5 years were spent.
Inside this enormous figure are a dedicated museum, an exhibition area, and elevators to carry tourists from the statue’s toe to the top.
No doubt why Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is chosen for this honor. He is known for his unmatchable commitment and dedication for nation.
Patel is the man who united India thus his statue is named as Statue of Unity.
Other Details
- Entry Fee– INR 120 for adults and INR 60 for kids
- Timings- Opens at 8:00 AM | Closes at 6:00 PM
- Address- Sardar Sarovar Dam, Statue of Unity Rd, Kevadia, Gujarat
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2/10. Spring Temple Buddha, China
Named after the Tianrui hot spring in Lushan County, the Spring Temple of Buddha reflects one of the comics of Buddhas.
It is entirely made of 1500 tons steel, 3300 tons copper, and over 100 kgs of gold with a total cost of $55 million.
To build such a giant image of Buddha, a time period of 11 years were spent.
Another unique fact about the sculpture is a small reversed swastika inscribed on his chest.
Besides the statue’s massiveness, the place is also known for having the heaviest functioning bell in the world.
It is known as the good luck bell and is placed at the dragon head peak in the Foquan temple.
Other Details
- Entry Fee– 60 Yuan (INR 683 approx.) for adults and 30 Yuan (INR 341 approx.) for kids excluding a lift to Buddha’s feet and a chance to ring the Good Luck bell
- Timings- Opens at 8:00 AM | Closes at 5:00 PM
- Address- Lushan County, Henan, Pingdingshan, Henan, China
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3/10. Laykyun Sekkya, Myanmar
Built on the Khatakan Taung throne with a total cost of 35 million USD, this is the second tallest Buddha statue in the world.
It took almost 12 years to complete this magnificent figure and its total height including the base is 424 ft.
Laykyun Sekkya has 32 floors each having mural paintings depicting the planes of existence.
Around 12 storeys inside Laykyun Sekkya statue displays a detailed description of hell.
Other Details
- Entry Fee– 2000 Myanmar Kyat (INR 76.89)
- Timings- Opens at 7:00 AM | Closes at 6:00 PM
- Address- Khatakan Taung, near Monywa, Sagaing Division
4/10. Statue of Belief, India
This is the focal tourist attraction in India for Shiva Bhakts and tourists around the world.
Resting over a 110 feet pedestal, Lord Shiva is sitting with his legs crossed and 315 ft tall Trishul in one hand.
There’s also a statue of Nandi which is 25 feet high and 37 feet long.
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Statue of Belief is India’s tallest statue of Lord Shiva constructed on the Nathdwara town on the banks of Banas river.
At the time of construction, it was the world’s tallest now Kailashnath Mahadev Statue in Nepal is the tallest statue of Lord Shiva in the world.
- Address- Trinetra Circle, Ganesh Tekri Rd, Nathdwara, Rajasthan
5/10. Ushiku Daibutsu, Japan
If the base height is included then Ushika Daibutsu is the third highest statue in the world.
Because the base itself is of 120 meters height including the 10 m lotus platform on which Buddha is standing.
Unlike other sculptures that have steel and copper frameworks too, Ushika is purely a bronze construction.
Besides its enormous height, the statue is known for being an important reflection of Buddhism.
It depicts the immeasurable light of the main Buddha ‘Amitābha’.
Other Details
- Entry Fee– ¥800 (INR 454.16) for adults and ¥400 (INR 227.08) for kids
- Timings- Opens at 9:30 AM | Closes at 5:00 PM
- Address- Ushiku, Ibaraki, Japan
6/10. Sendai Daikannon, Japan
Also known as Sendai Tendou Byakue Daikannon, this statue is a bit different than other Buddha statues.
However, it is associated with Buddhism and represents Bodhisattva Kannon (awakening of Buddhahood).
A special part of this figure is the wish-fulfilling jewel in her hand. It is called a Cintamani gem same as Chintamani in Hinduism.
And it’s not a single large statue, there are 108 buddha figures inside Sendai Daikannon.
Other Details
- Entry Fee– ¥500 (INR 283.91)
- Timings- Opens at 10:00 AM | Closes at 4:00 PM
- Address- Nakayamaminami-31-36 Sanezawa, Izumi Ward, Sendai, Miyagi
7/10. Guishan Guanyin, China
Guanyin is one of the unique tallest statues in the world known for protecting the first sign in the Chinese Zodiac.
It has eleven heads, a thousand hands, and eyes that show its complex structure.
This beautiful bronze monument represents the Buddhist Bodhisattva (Avalokitesvara ) and is known for her ability to see misfortunes.
Her name ‘Guan Yin’ has different meanings, one is someone who hears the complaints of the world or observes the cries of humans.
People of the West call her the Goddess of Mercy for her deep compassion, kindness, and love.
Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Tibet, and Nepal are a few countries where she is worshipped.
- Address- Weishan Township, Ningxiang, Hunan, China
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8/10. Mother of All Asia, Philippines
Showering the blessing on the whole world, this statue of Mother Mary is recent in construction.
It was constructed to celebrate the completion of 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines.
Besides its height, the statue is unique for having 33 storeys each representing life of Lord Jesus.
The 130,000 sq ft of the ground area has the shrine of St. John Paul II.
Other facilities in the tower include a reception hall, a food hall, commercial spaces, a view deck, conference rooms, and more.
Mother of All Asia was the isolation center during a pandemic and was initially built to accommodate people.
That’s why it is called as only livable statue in the world.
Other Details
- Entry Fee– None
- Timings- 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily
- Address- Barangay Pagkilatan, Batangas City, Philippines
9/10. Great Buddha of Thailand, Thailand
Thailand’s tallest statue is also the second tallest in Southeast Asia.
The 92-meter-high monument rests in Wat Muang temple in a cross-legged pose “Calling the Earth to Witness.”
Made with concrete and painted in gold, the statue represents the Maravijaya Attitude of Buddha.
Touching Buddha’s right hand is considered lucky here.
Surrounding the statue is a lush green garden with statues from different cultures.
The most interesting section here is one depicting the afterlife and the hell garden.
Inside the temple is a building showcasing colorful paintings of Lord Buddha and the biggest lotus flower in the world.
- Address- Wat Muang, Wiset Chai Chan, Ang Thong, Thailand
10/10. The Motherland Calls, Russia
Last on our list of tallest statues in the world is the most important statue in the history of Russia.
The Motherland Calls is a symbol of courage, sacrifice, and a message to the world that Russia is prepared to fight and prevent its territory.
In fact, the statue was built with the prime purpose to depict the political identity of Russia.
It happened after the Battle of Stalingrad in 1942 to remind the dark days of the war.
Statue has around 200 steps representing the 200 days of bloodshed.
The Motherland Calls statue is the tallest statue of a woman in the world and also the tallest sculpture in Europe.
Other Details
- Entry Fee– None
- Address- Lenina Avenue, Mamayev Kurgan, Volgograd 400005, Russia
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