What is the largest monument in the world. The tallest statues and monuments in the world: list with names of countries, cities, photos, descriptions

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, this is the largest stone statue Buddhas 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 celebrates 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

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

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 needed? 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 Japanese city Mustache. 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 it would be very interesting to get there.

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.Whether they are happy about it or not is another question.

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 for the centenary American war for independence. 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.

In 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 tallest 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 find in Stockholm. He is 1 cm lower than our "Chizhik-Pyzhik". The miniature figurine is none other than Nils from the fairy tale "Nils's Wonderful Journey with the 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?

A statue is a sculpture that is a three-dimensional image of a human figure, an animal, and sometimes a fantastic one. Most of the tallest statues in the world are located in China, but Russia also has its own record holders.

Lenin monument

Place: Volgograd, Russia Total height of the monument: 57 meters Year: 1973

Monument to Vladimir Ilyich Lenin at the entrance to the Volga-Don shipping canal. It is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's largest monument erected to a real living person.

Worker and collective farmer

Place: Moscow, Russia Total height of the monument: 58 meters Year: 1937

"The ideal and symbol of the Soviet era." The famous sculptural group of two figures with a hammer and sickle raised above their heads

According to the sculptor, the boy and girl represent the owners of the Soviet land - the working class and the collective farm peasantry

“Worker and Collective Farm Woman” is a symbol of the Mosfilm film studio. (Photo by Andrey Ulyashev)

Independence Monument

Place: Kyiv, Ukraine Total height of the monument: 61 meters Year: 2000-2001

Monument dedicated to the independence of Ukraine. The monument is located in the center of Kyiv on Independence Square.

Maitreya Buddha statue in Leshan

Place: Leshan, China Total height of the monument: 71 meters Year: 713

Buddha statue carved into the rock in Mount Lingyunshan at the confluence of three rivers Chinese province Sichuan has been the highest sculptural work in the world for more than a millennium.

Guanyin statue in China

Location: Foshan, China Total height of the monument: 77 meters

Buddha statue in Wuxi

Place: Wuxi, China Total height of the monument: 88 meters Year: 1996

Considered to be the largest bronze statue in the world

Buddha statue at Ang Thong

Location: Ang Thong, Thailand Total height of the monument: 92 meters Year: 2008

Statue of Liberty

Place: New York, USA Total height of the monument: 93 meters Year: 1886

She is one of the most famous sculptures in the USA and in the world. Since its discovery, the statue has served as a navigational landmark and has been used as a lighthouse.

The crown, accessed by a staircase of 365 steps, offers expansive views of New York Harbor

Monument to Peter I

Place: Moscow, Russia Total height of the monument: 98 meters Year: 1997

The work of Zurab Tsereteli, commissioned by the Moscow Government on an artificial island built near the division of the Moscow River. (Photo by Yuri Dmitrienko)

Then the monument caused almost unanimous rejection in the circles of the public and architects due to its appearance and lack of value for the city.

Guanyin Statue with a Thousand Hands and Eyes

Place: Changsha, China Total height of the monument: 99 meters Year: 2009

Sendai Daikannon

Place: Sendai, Japan Total height of the monument: 100 meters Year: 1991

Statue of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara.

There is an elevator inside the statue that takes you to the very top.

Motherland

Place: Kyiv, Ukraine Total height of the monument: 102 meters Year: 1981

The monument-sculpture “Motherland” is located on the high right bank of the Dnieper

In one hand the statue holds a 16-meter sword weighing 9 tons. (Photo by Constantine Zuev):

The Motherland is calling!”

Place: Volgograd, Russia Total height of the monument: 102 meters Year: 1967

Monument to the Heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad on Mamayev Kurgan. The size of the sculpture can be estimated by the people nearby

It was listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest sculpture-statue in the world at the time of construction. The length of the arm is 20 meters and the length of the sword is 33 meters. The weight of the sculpture is 8,000 tons, and the sword is 14 tons

Cristo Rey

Place: Almada, Portugal Total height of the monument: 103 meters Year: 1959

Statue of Christ in Almada, Portugal.

Portugal did not participate in World War II, so women donated money for the statue of Christ, since he saved their sons, husbands and fathers from death by preventing Portugal from participating in hostilities.

Emperors Yang and Huang

Place: Zhengzhou, China Total height of the monument: 106 meters Year: 2007

Depicts the first two emperors of China. Construction lasted 20 years and was completed in 2007

Guanyin statue in Sanya

Place: Sanya, China Total height of the monument: 108 meters Year: 2005

Depicts the Bodhisattva Guanyin. Its construction took 6 years.

Amitabha Buddha statue

Location: Ushiku, Japan Total height of the monument: 120 meters Year: 1995

The monument is located 50 kilometers northeast of Tokyo. The right hand of the statue is raised, the left is lowered, both palms are turned towards the observer. In this case, the index and thumbs are connected at the tips, the other three fingers are straightened. This gesture signifies the transmission of teaching (dharma)

Shakyamuni Buddha Statue

Place: Myanmar Total height of the monument: 130 meters Year: 2008

A religious sculptural structure located in the rural area of ​​Khatakan Taung. Construction began in 1996 and was completed 12 years later.

Victory Monument

Place: Moscow, Russia Total height of the monument: 142 meters Year: 1995

Stella-obelisk with a bronze figure of the goddess of victory Nike.

Located in Victory Park on Poklonnaya Gora

Spring Temple Buddha

Place: Leshan, China Total height of the monument: 153 meters Year: 2002

Plans to build the Spring Temple Buddha were announced shortly after the Taliban bombed the Bamiyan Buddha statue in Afghanistan. The Spring Temple Buddha got its name from the nearby Tianrui hot spring, which erupts at a temperature of 60°C and is famous in the area for its healing properties. This is the largest statue in the world.

Large and tall statues have been built since ancient times. For example, the Great Sphinx, built by the ancient Egyptians, was 20 meters in height. However, over the last century, a number of statues have been built that are much taller than the ancient wonders of the world. In this list I will list the 7 tallest statues in the world on this moment

7. Sculpture Motherland in Kyiv

This is a monument in honor of the Great Patriotic War, calling for patriotism. The creation of the sculpture was completed in 1981; the statue itself rises 62 meters, and together with the overall structure the height is 102 meters. The weight of the statue is 560 tons. Interestingly, the sculpture Motherland in Volgograd, on Mamayev Kurgan, is much more famous, but its height is 54 meters

6. Sculpture of Emperors Yan and Huan

This sculpture was carved into the rock, taking more than two decades to complete. Its creation was completed in 2007. the total height of the sculpture is 106 meters. For those who do not know, the sculpture is dedicated to the two very first emperors of China - Yan Di and Huan Di

5. Guan Yin Statue in China

The 108-meter-tall statue of Huan Yin Bodhisattva is located on the southern coast of Hainan Island in China. It took 6 years to create the statue, the work was completed in 2005

4. Cristo Rey Statue

This statue was built under inspiration from the famous Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro in 1959. It took 10 years to build and the statue is exactly the same size as the one in Rio. the total height of the monument is 110 meters

3. Ushiku Daibutsu Statue in Japan

The Ushiku Daibutsu statue is dedicated to Amitabha Buddha and is located in the city of Ushiku in Japan. It was built in 1995. This is the third tallest statue in the world, the total height of the monument is 120 meters. There is an elevator inside the statue that takes you to the observation platform at the top of the statue.

2. Laykyun Setkyar in Myanmar

This statue is the second tallest in the world. It is built on Kaung Hill in central Myanmar. At his feet is also the largest reclining Buddha statue in the world. The reclining Buddha was built in 1991, and the tall Laykyun Setkyar in 2008

1. Spring Temple Buddha

This is the largest and tallest statue in the world. The total height of the entire monument is 153 meters. Construction of this sculpture began after terrorists blew up the Bamiyan Buddhas in Afghanistan. The statue was completed in 2008


The graph below clearly demonstrates the size of the Spring Buddha in relation to the Statue of Liberty, the Motherland in Volgograd and Christ the Redeemer

Typically statues are created to commemorate an important historical event or to honor famous person. Some statues acquire fame on their own, separate from the person or concept they represent, as happened with the Statue of Liberty. And the tallest statues in the world become the main attraction of the city in which they are located.

We present to you the top 10 tallest statues, one look at which can cause an attack of dizziness.

10. Statue of the goddess Guanyin in Sanya, China

The height excluding the pedestal is 80 meters.

The statue of the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy is the tenth tallest statue in the world and shows believers three different faces of a serene bodhisattva.

One face faces the neighboring city of Sanya, while the other two face outwards towards the South China Sea. The faces of Goddess Guanyin symbolize peace, wisdom and compassion.

The statue of the goddess Guanyin is framed by flower beds, tropical trees and flags. And Buddhist monks often pray at her feet.

9. The Motherland is calling, Russia

The height excluding the pedestal is 85 meters.

This statue, located in the city of Volgograd on the Mamayev Kurgan, is the central part of a monument-ensemble consisting of three monuments. The second and third are “Rear Front” (located in Magnitogorsk) and “Warrior Liberator” in Treptower Park, Berlin.

The multi-meter figure, symbolizing the Motherland, calling to fight the enemy, was designed by Nikolai Nikitin and Evgeniy Vuchetich. 5,500 tons of concrete and 2,400 tons of metal structures were used for its construction. The inside of the statue is reinforced with metal cables.

The huge 14-meter hill on which the sculpture stands is an embankment. The remains of 34,505 soldiers who participated in the Battle of Stalingrad are buried there. From the foot Mamayev Kurgan to its top there is a serpentine road consisting of 200 granite steps - the battle for Stalingrad lasted for so many days.

8. Buddha statue in Wuxi, China

One of the largest Buddha statues in China is located on Lishan Hill near the city of Wuxi. The statue itself and its lotus-shaped pedestal consist of 2,000 sheets of bronze weighing more than 725 tons. An advanced lightning protection system is used to protect the Big Buddha, and various modern technologies ensure its protection from wind and corrosion.

The Buddha's right hand, which points to the heavens, depicts the "fearlessness mudra", allowing people to be brave and calm. The right hand pointing down to the ground shows "varada mudra", blessing people with security and happiness. When looking at the statue, you will find that the Buddha's eyes always follow you, whether you are far from the statue or near it. This interesting phenomenon is due to the exceptional skills of the sculptors.

Inside the statue's pedestal is a comprehensive three-story museum where you can learn about the basics of Buddhism.

Most of the attractions such as Brahma Palace, Xiangfu Temple, etc. extend along the southeast-northwest axis from the main gate to the Big Buddha statue.

7. Statue of the goddess Kannon in Ashibetsu, Japan

The height excluding the pedestal is 88 meters.

It is the third tallest statue in Japan. At the time of its construction (in 1989) and until 1991, the statue of the goddess of mercy Kannon in the city of Ashibetsu was considered the tallest statue in the world.

Inside the statue are over 20 floors with an elevator that takes visitors to a platform providing panoramic views of the surrounding area.

The construction of such a tall statue was aimed at attracting tourists to the city. However, this idea was not destined to come true; tourists still do not flock to Asibetsu.

6. Buddha statue, Thailand

The Great Buddha of Thailand is the tallest statue in the country. Its construction began in Ang Thong province in 1990 and was completed in 2008. It cost 131 million Thai baht (about $3.75 million).

The entire statue is made of cement and coated with gold paint, which gives it a majestic and shining appearance. It casts a shadow not only on Wat Muang, but also on the surrounding “Garden of Hell”, which contains sculptures depicting various scenes from Buddhist hell.

5. Statue of the goddess Guanyin in Changsha, China

The height excluding the pedestal is 92 meters.

This beautiful gilded statue is called the thousand-armed one, and there is a good legend associated with this image. The merciful goddess wanted to help every creature on Earth so much that the other gods gave her a thousand hands and a thousand eyes. Thanks to this gift, the goddess can see all those who need help and have time to help as many people as possible.

Changsha County Government, with the help of local business and religious organizations, invested 260 million yuan in the construction of the statue, which was completed in 2009.

4. Statue of the goddess Kannon in Sendai, Japan

The statue was erected in honor of the Japanese goddess of mercy - an analogue of the Chinese Guanyin. It stands on top of a hill in Sendai and can be seen from many parts of the city.

Goddess Kannon holds a gem (symbol of wish fulfillment) in her right hand and a small vessel in her left hand, which contains the water of wisdom.

At the feet of the statue is the gaping mouth of a dragon, through which one can see 33 different forms of the goddess Kannon and twelve demonic creatures, each of which relates to Chinese astrology. You can bring some coins with you if you want to make a donation to the goddess, but this is by no means required.

On the top floor there are 108 statues, each representing an earthly desire. Have a problem with jealousy? Tormented by selfishness? Are you tormented by greed? Find a suitable statue, place a small offering in the box and say a prayer. Perhaps this negative aspect of your personality will disappear over time.

A tourist can take an elevator to the top of the statue and admire the city below. On clear days you can even see the Pacific Ocean.

3. Big Buddha in Ushiku City, Japan

The height excluding the pedestal is 100 meters.

Ushiku Daibutsu is the tallest statue made entirely of bronze. There are four floors inside the Buddha:

• on the first level, visitors can hear beautiful music;
• the second level is entirely devoted to religious studies;
• the third level is filled with 30,000 Buddha statues;
• and from the upper level visitors can be observed beautiful gardens, located in the vicinity of the statue.

2. Spring Temple Buddha Statue in Zhaocun Township, China

The height excluding the pedestal is 108 meters.

This massive copper Buddha stands on a 20 meter tall lotus flower, which in turn rests on a 25 meter pedestal. The majestic structure is China's response to the Taliban's barbaric destruction of two Buddha statues in Afghanistan. The Chinese have great respect for the Buddhist heritage and expressed this by creating the enormous Vairocana Buddha, who represents wisdom. The cost of the project cost the Chinese authorities $55 million.

1. Shakyamuni Buddha Statue (Lezhong Sasazha), Myanmar

The height excluding the pedestal is 115.82 meters.

When looking at the photo of the tallest statue in the world, one inevitably admires the titanic work that its creators did. It is noteworthy that the sculpture was erected solely with donations from local residents. This fact explains the very long construction period. It started in 1996 and ended in 2008.

Although travelers view this huge sculpture as a visual attraction, locals treat Lezhong Sasazha as a sacred place of worship.

The sculpture is painted in a beautiful bright yellow color. This color is considered a symbol of wisdom in Buddhism.

Not all travelers, even those who know which statue is the tallest in the world, have an idea of internal structure this curiosity. The "Skyscraper Buddha" statue hides 31 floors (which supposedly belong to the 31 planes of existence in Theravada theology) and a special elevator.

The first few levels feature some of the most gruesome images of Buddhist hell: lots of horned creatures beating people with hammers before throwing them into fiery pits, psychedelic wild animals chewing on human limbs and the like. Somewhat reminiscent of the joint work of Hieronymus Bosch and Quentin Tarantino. Next, the paintings begin to show a clear didactic sequence: if you commit sinful act X, you will receive terrible fate Y.

To calm your nerves, take the elevator to the top floor and enjoy panoramic views of the city.

Around the statue there is a garden in which about 9,000 bodhi trees are planted. It is believed that the Buddha achieved enlightenment while resting under a bodhi tree.

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