Large statues have been built since ancient times. For example, the height of Sphinx statue Built by the ancient Egyptians in the Old Kingdom, it is 20 metres (66.34 ft) tall and remains one of the largest statues in the world.
But over the past 30 years, the world has seen the construction of taller and larger statues. Through this list, we will introduce you to the largest statues currently in the world.
The largest statues in the world
Largest statues – Rodina Mat (102 meters)
Rodina Matt statue is located in Kyiv It is a symbol made during World War II to mobilize the Soviet people.
Completed in 1981, the stainless steel statue stands 62 metres (203 ft) tall on top of the museum building with a total structure of 102 metres (335 ft) and weighs 560 tons.
Rodina Mat, Kyiv, Ukraine
Largest statues – Emperors Yan and Huang (105 m)
The statue of Emperors Yan and Huang was carved into a mountain over a period of 20 years and was completed in 2007.
The statue stands 106 metres (345 ft) tall and depicts two of China's earliest emperors, Yan Di and Huang Di.
China's Mount Rushmore (named after the American mountain), where the statue is carved, is located within the Yellow River Scenic Area near the city of Zhengzhou.
Statue of Emperors Yan and Huang, China
The largest statues - Guan Yin (108 meters)
The 108-metre (354 ft) tall statue of Bodhisattva Guan Yin is located on the southern coast of China's Hainan Island.
This statue has three sides, one side facing inward and the other two sides facing the South China Sea.
The statue took 6 years to build and was completed in 2005.
Guan Yin statue, China
Statue of Cristo Rei (110 meters)
Inspired by the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, the Cristo-Rei Shrine was opened in 1959 after a 10-year construction period.
The statue is roughly the same size as the famous model in Rio, at 28 metres (92 feet) high, but stands on an 82-metre (209-foot) tall structure in the shape of a gate.
So the total height of the monument is 110 metres (361 ft), and at the base of the statue there is an observation platform that offers wonderful panoramic views of the city of Lisbon.
Statue of Cristo Rei, Portugal
Oshiko Daibutsu Statue (120 metres)
Ushiku Daibutsu is located in Ushiku City in Japan.
Completed in 1995, it is the third largest statue in the world, with a total height of 120 metres (394 ft) including the 10-metre (30 ft) base and the 10-metre (30 ft) lotus platform.
Visitors to the Buddha statue can take an elevator to the platform where the observation deck is located, a bronze-plated statue depicting Buddha, also known as Ushiku Arcadia.
Ushiku Daibutsu Statue, Japan
Laykyun Setkiar (130 metres)
The Lycaon Sitkiar is the second tallest statue in the world at 130 metres high including a 13.5 metre throne.
It was built on top of the Po Kaung Hills near the city of Monywa in central Myanmar.
Below the statue is another statue of the Buddha reclining. The Laikyu Setkyar was completed in 2008, and the Reclining Buddha in 1991.
Laikyon Setkyar Statue, Myanmar
Spring Temple Buddha (153 m)
The Spring Temple Buddha is one of the largest statues in the world.
The total height of the monument is 153 metres (502 ft) including the 20-metre (66 ft) Lotus Throne and the 25-metre (82 ft) building.
The Spring Buddha Temple was planned shortly after the Taliban blew up the Buddha statues in Bamiyan, Afghanistan. The statue was completed in 2008 and depicts the Vairocana Buddha.
Buddha statue, Afghanistan
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