'Does size matter?'- well, this perennial question is enough to raise a whole lot of debate where points will be tossed and even dug out from some long lost graveyards. However, without going deeper into this highly ambiguous topic, lets confess, we have a fascination for the superlative- tallest, biggest, oldest and so on. When it comes to travel attractions, the tallest figures often catch the fancy of the travellers. So, today, we are bringing you some of the tallest statues in the world:
Located in Gatlinburg, Christus Garden portrays the life history of Christ. Incepted in 1960, Christus Garden is an award winning garden of Galtinburg that attracts travellers from all over the world. It houses the world famous Carrara face of Christ marble sculpture.
Reportedly the tallest statue on earth, the Spring Temple Buddha scales a height of 128 meters and if one takes into consideration the pedestal on which the main statue stands, the height is a staggering 208 meters. This giant creation is located in Zhaocun township of Lushan country in China
This statue is a symbol of devotion and a major landmark in Japan Located in Ushiku, the Ushiku Daibatsu is a depiction of the Amitabha Buddha and measures a mammoth 120 meters in height. The highest you can get to see it is 85 meters where you can take an elevator ride to reach the observatory deck.
The Lakyun Setkyar statue in Khatakan Taung village of Myanmar also makes room for itself in this list. Opened very recently on February 21st 2008, this statue stands at 116 meters and has proved to be a major travel attraction of the country.
This is a gigantic statue with three facades facing different directions- mainland China and South China Sea. Situated in Hainan province of China, the Guanyin Sanya is a 108 meters tall structure of the deity. All these statues are the ultimate specimen of the supreme human creativity and endeavour. The mere sight of these majestic structures will give you the total worth of your travel investment.
Every city of the world has its own importance and uniqueness in terms of statues and sculptures, but some of them just amaze you with its uniqueness and the built up. There are many such exceptional and remarkable sculptures across the world, we have grabbed 7 best of them!
The world’s tallest Statue of Unity SOU or Sardar Patel’s statue, will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, the symbol of country’s unity and prosperity, the 182 meters tall statue is even bigger than the Spring Temple Buddha in China, which is 153 meters tall. The statue of Unity is dedicated to the Iron Man of India, Shri Sardar Vallabhai Patel and according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, “The Statue will stand high, not just in meters and feet, but much more in terms of academic, historical, national and spiritual values. My vision is to develop the place as a source of inspiration for ages to come”. Located near the Narmada Dam in Gujarat, Statue of Unity is not only the tallest one in the world but also the one to be completed in the shortest time. Also, connected to the main city of Gujarat, its 200 km away from Ahmedabad, and there will be a 3.5 km highway to be constructed to connect Statue of Unity in Sadhu Island to Kevadia town in Gujarat. The statue will be comprised of a viewing gallery, which is at a height of 153 m, giving panoramic views of dam and environs, the Statue of Unity can accommodate around 200 people at one go. Moreover, being the tallest statue in the world, the safety measures have also been taken in great concern, the Statue of Unity will be able to withstand the wind velocity of up to 60 m/sec and is earthquake and vibration proofed. Not just limited to that, the statue will be equipped with a unique museum and audio-visual department depicting the life and times of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. In future after completion will also generate direct employment for 15000 tribal people every year, and keeping in mind about sustainable traveling the statue and surrounding area will be accessed by special boats to avoid vehicular traffic and pollution. The visitors who wish to stay there for a night or two then can stay in the Shreshtha Bharat Bhavan adjacent to the Statue of Unity is designed to be a 128-key, 3-star hotel facility with food service, guest amenities, and conference facilities. Other Information: Tickets: Adult: INR 120 Child:3-15 years - INR 60 Bus Charges: INR 30 Book your tickets here: https://www.soutickets.in/
