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10 Tallest Statues around the World

Statues usually represent countries believes or something symbolic and important for it. Here is a list of such statutes which are tall and important for these nations.

1.Spring Temple, China

10 Tallest Statues around the WorldYear:2008, Place: Henan, Height:420 ft

The statue is on Vairocana Buddha. The statue is of Vairocana Buddha. He is said to be the Dharma Body of Gautama Buddha

2.Laykyun Setkyar, Myanmar10 Tallest Statues around the World

Year: 2008, Place: Khatakan Taung, Monywa, Height: 380 ft

Laykyun Setkyar is the reincarnation of Gautama Buddha. Gautama Buddha is the founder of Buddhism.

3.Ushiku Daibutsu, Japan

Year:1993, Place: Ushiku, Height: 330ft

The sculpture is of Amitābha Buddha. He is the principal buddha in East Asian Buddhism.

4.The Motherland Calls, Russia

10 Tallest Statues around the WorldYear:1967, Place: Volgograd, Height: 279ft

The statue celebrates the victory of Russia in the battle of Stalingrad against Nazi Germany.

5. Birth Of The New World, Puerto Rico

10 Tallest Statues around the World

Year: 2016, Place: Arecibo, Height:171 ft

It celebrates the first voyage of Christopher Columbus.

6.African Renaissance Monument, West Africa.10 Tallest Statues around the World

Year:2010, Place: Dakar, Senegal, Height:160ft

It was constructed to honor the independence of Africa from France.

7.Virgin of Peace, Venezuela10 Tallest Statues around the World

Year:1983, Place: Trujillo, Height: 153ft

It is said that VIRGIN MARY mother of Jesus appeared in this place in the year 1570.

8.Statue Of Liberty, USA
10 Tallest Statues around the World

Year:1886, Place: New York, Height:151ft

It is a symbol of freedom for Americans and was gifted by the French. It marks its independence and the sculpture is of Liberty the Roman Goddess.

9.Our Lady, Bolivia

10 Tallest Statues around the World

Year:2013, Place: Oruro, Height: 148ft

Our Lady and Virgin Mary were worshiped here while a carnival is conducted every year on February 2nd to celebrate the win of good over evil.

10.Veera Abhaya Anjaneya Hanuman Swami, India

Year: 2003. Place: Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Height: 135 ft

Lord Hanuman is a Hindu God, the devotee of Lord Rama. He is the reincarnation of Lord Shiva.  He is known for his strength, valor and being a true devotee.

 

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