The largest sculptures. The largest monuments in the world

A sculpture is called a statue, which 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 in China, but Russia also has its own record holders. By tradition, let's start from the last place.

20.

A place: Volgograd, Russia
Total height of the monument: 57 meters away
Year: 1973

Monument to Vladimir Ilyich Lenin at the entrance to the Volga-Don shipping channel. It is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's largest monument to a person who actually lived.

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A place: Moscow, Russia
Total height of the monument: 58 meters away
Year: 1937

"Ideal and Symbol of the Soviet Era". Famous sculptural group of two figures with a hammer and sickle raised above their heads.

According to the idea of ​​the sculptor, the young man and the girl personify the owners of the Soviet land - the working class and the collective farm peasantry.

"Worker and Kolkhoz Woman" is the symbol of the Mosfilm film studio.

18.

A place: Kiev, Ukraine
Total height of the monument: 61 meters away
Year: 2000—2001

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

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A place: Leshan, China
Total height of the monument: 71 meters away
Year: 713

The statue of Buddha is carved into the thickness of the rock in Lingyunshan Mountain at the confluence of three rivers Chinese province Sichuan has been the tallest sculpture in the world for over a millennium.

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A place: Foshan, China
Total height of the monument: 77 meters away
Year:

15.

A place: Wuxi, China
Total height of the monument: 88 meters away
Year: 1996

Considered the largest bronze statue in the world:

14.

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

13.

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

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

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

12.

A place: Moscow, Russia
Total height of the monument: 98 meters away
Year: 1997

The work of Zurab Tsereteli, commissioned by the Moscow Government for artificial island piled up at the division of the Moskva River. (Photo by Yuri Dmitrienko):

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

11.

A place: Changsha, China
Total height of the monument: 99 meters away
Year: 2009

10.

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

The statue of the bodhisattva Avalokitesvara.

Inside the statue there is an elevator that takes you to the very top.

9.

A place: Kiev, 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.

8.

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

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

Any country in the world is trying to show its peculiarity and stand out from a number of other states, to glorify itself, its gods and great figures who played a significant historical role. There are different ways to attract the interest of a large number of people, one of which is the erection of statues, and such colossal ones so that they can be seen from the distant corners of the planet. The most tall statues peace are erected for centuries, as a sign of the steadfastness and power of the country, as well as a historical value for future generations.

The Statue of Liberty and Washington Monument are the pride of Americans

Many believe that the Statue of Liberty is the tallest statue in the world. Indeed, this majestic monument, an American symbol, is awe and admiration.

However, its height of 93 meters today does not cause the same surprise, because there are higher monuments in the world. What is the tallest statue in the world?

Against the background of the monuments on Earth, the monument to the first President of the United States of America, George Washington, stands out, which was considered the tallest structure on the planet before its construction. Eiffel tower... Located between the Capitol and the White House, it is a giant marble-faced stele. Its perimeter base is surrounded by fifty flags representing the 50 states of the Union. The obelisk resembles a pencil in shape, which is why among Americans it is called that.

History of the creation of the Washington Monument

The design of the monument took almost a hundred years, including a 25-year hiatus due to Civil war and the country's slow recovery. The first call for construction took place back in 1738, when the Continental Congress ruled that an equestrian statue should be erected in his honor in honor of the American victory led by George Washington in the Revolutionary War. Due to limited resources, the monument was never built at that time. Implementation old dream Americans about the creation of a monument that the world has not yet seen, was continued in 1838, when a collection of donations for its construction was started and a competition was announced for best idea... The winner was Robert Mills, who proposed an amazing project that turned out to be unaffordable in terms of money, but was nevertheless taken as a basis.

The first stone of the future masterpiece was laid on July 4, 1848, in this case, a spatula was used, which was used when laying the Capitol half a century before the event described by Washington personally. The construction was completed in 1884, and the monument was officially opened in October 1888. At the same time, a steam elevator was installed on it, giving way to an electric one in 1901. From the top of the monument on the observation deck, you can contemplate the Capitol building, Thomas Jefferson, the White House.

Victory Memorial - the pride of Russia

What is the tallest statue in the world after the Washington Monument? With a difference of 30 meters - this is the Victory Monument, erected in 1995 on the Day of celebration of May 9. It is part of the Moscow-based Poklonnaya Hill... The height of the monument - 141.8 meters - was deliberately chosen: 10 centimeters for every day of the war.

In shape, the obelisk resembles a triangular bayonet covered with bronze bas-reliefs. On a granite podium at the foot of the monument, there is a statue of St. George the Victorious slaying a snake with a spear - a symbol of evil. At an elevation of one hundred meters, there is a 25-ton group of sculptures, which includes a bronze figure of Nika, the goddess of Victory, carrying a crown, and two cupids proclaiming a joyful event.

Tallest Statues in the World: Spring Temple Buddha

The statues of the world, which are of enormous size, mostly depict the Buddha. For example, the height of the tallest statue in the world - the Buddha of the Spring Temple - is 128 meters, of which 28 meters is given to a lotus-shaped pedestal. Such a grandiose structure is located on a 25-meter pedestal, to which a staircase, consisting of 365 steps and 12 flights, symbolizes the number of days and months in a year. Erected in 2002, the tallest Buddha statue in the world rises in China in Henan province over the village of Zhaocun.

This sculpture represents one of the five sacred Buddhas who embody Wisdom. It was made from separate parts (about 1100 pieces), folded further into one whole. 15 thousand tons of steel, 33 tons of copper and about 108 kilograms of gold were spent on its production, and the total amount of the entire project was about $ 55 million. The idea of ​​erecting such a colossus arose after the Taliban blew up two of the tallest statues in the world depicting Buddha in Afghanistan. In 2010, the hill on which giant statue, converted into two stone steps, which increased the height of the sculpture to 208 meters. This served as the basis for entering it into the Guinness Book of Records.

Japanese buddha

No less impressive is the tallest statue of Buddha in the world (after the Buddha of the Spring Temple) located in the city of Ushiku in Japan - the 120-meter statue of Buddha Amitahba, created in 1995. It took about 600 bronze plates connected to each other to build it; the weight of the graceful colossus is roughly estimated at about 4,000 tons.

A true work of art and a living embodiment of modern thought in engineering, the sculpture inside is equipped with museums and viewing platforms, from which a stunning view of the surrounding world opens. Also inside the monument there are special rooms; in them you can leave a plate with secret desires. There are also small tombs, a place in which any Japanese can buy at a price of 3,000 to 10,000 euros. Each burial vault is marked with a tablet with the names of the buried people. The place for the statue was chosen deliberately: it was in Usiku, after many years of solitary life and meditation, that Dharmakara received enlightenment and became Buddha Amitabha. By the pose of the statue, you can determine that the Buddha transfers his knowledge and teachings to his followers, helping them to achieve enlightenment.

The headdress of the Buddha is not quite ordinary; on his head is a cap in the form of his reduced face.

Lejun Sasaja - 116-meter Buddha

A religious sculpture in Myanmar (Xikain District) is a statue of Lezhong Sasazha. A 116-meter statue of Buddha, installed on a pedestal 13.4 meters high, stands by another Buddha built 17 years earlier.

Officially, the monument, which took 12 years to build, was opened in 2008 and was at that time the very tall sculpture... The predominant color of an architectural structure is yellow.

The tallest statues in the world: Goddess Guanyin

The pride is the most beautiful statue of the Goddess Guanyin, erected in 2006. Its height is 108 meters. This majestic sculpture is located on an artificially created island, to which an originally designed road leads through a green park. The three-faced goddess, whose white color harmoniously combines with the blue sea and water, attracts many tourists from all over the world.

One face of the goddess is turned to the island of Hainan, the other two are directed to the sea, which symbolizes the protection of the whole world. In her hands the goddess holds a rosary, the number of beads of which is equal to 108. According to feng shui, this is a sacred number considered by the Chinese to be auspicious. By the way, 108 monks were also present at the unveiling of the monument in 2008. On the other hand, the book is in the hands of the goddess and the Name Guanyin means "looking at the suffering of the world", and the goddess personifies mercy and wisdom. People come to her to pray for children; at the foot of the statue, there is even a certain place where you can put and ask the goddess for the most intimate.

Large and tall statues have been built since ancient times. For example, the Great Sphinx, built by the ancient Egyptians, was 20 meters high. However, over the past century, a number of statues have been built that are much higher in height 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 Kiev

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 by 62 meters, and together with the general structure, the height is 102 meters. The weight of the statue is 560 tons. Interestingly, the sculpture Motherland Mother in Volgograd, on Mamayev Kurgan, is much more famous, but its height is 54 meters

6. Sculpture of the emperors Yan and Huan

This sculpture was carved into the rock, taking over two decades to complete. We finished its creation 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. Statue of Kuan Yin in China

The 108 meter high statue of Bodhisattva Huan Yin 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. Statue of Krishto Rei

This statue was inspired by the famous Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro in 1959. It took 10 years to build, and the size of the statue is exactly the same as the statue in Rio. the total height of the monument is 110 meters

3. Statue of Ushiku Daibutsu in Japan

The Ushiku Daibutsu statue is dedicated to Buddha Amitabha and is located in the city of Ushiku in Japan. It was built in 1995. This is the third tallest statue of the world, the total height of the monument is 120 meters. There is an elevator inside the statue, which 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 oblique Buddha statue in the world. The reclining Buddha was built in 1991 and the tall Laykyun Setkyar in 2008

1. Spring Temple Buddha

It is the largest and tallest statue in the world. The total height of the entire monument is 153 meters. The 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.

Statues are usually created to commemorate an important historical event or in honor famous person... Some statues gain 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 a dizziness attack.

10. Statue of the goddess Guanyin in the city of Sanya, China

Height excluding the pedestal - 80 meters.

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

One face is facing the neighboring city of Sanya, and the other two are facing outward, towards South China Sea... The faces of the 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 Calls, Russia

Height excluding the pedestal - 85 meters.

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

The multi-meter figure symbolizing the Motherland calling to fight the enemy was designed by Nikolai Nikitin and Yevgeny Vuchetich. 5500 tons of concrete and 2400 tons of metal structures were used for its construction. From the inside, the statue is reinforced with metal cables.

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

8. Buddha statue in Wuxi city, 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 pedestal consist of 2,000 sheets of bronze weighing over 725 tons. An advanced lightning protection system is used to protect the Big Buddha, and various modern technologies provide protection from wind and corrosion.

The right hand of the Buddha, which points to heaven, depicts the "fearless mudra" that allows people to be brave and calm. The right hand pointing down to the ground shows warada mudra, blessing people with safety and happiness. As you look at the statue, you will find that the eyes of the Buddha always follow you, whether you are far from or near the statue. This interesting phenomenon is due to the exceptional skills of the sculptors.

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

Most of the sights, such as the Brahma Palace, Xiangfu Temple, and others, stretch along the southeast-northwest axis from the main gate to the Big Buddha.

7. Statue of goddess Kannon in Ashibetsu city, Japan

Height excluding the pedestal - 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 will take visitors to a platform that provides 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 are still not eager to go 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 THB 131 million (about $ 3.75 million).

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

5. Statue of the goddess Guanyin in Changsha city, China

Height excluding the pedestal - 92 meters.

This beautiful gilded statue is called a thousand hands, and a good legend is associated with this image. The merciful goddess so wanted to help every creature on Earth that 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.

The 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 city, Japan

The statue was erected in honor of the Japanese goddess of mercy - an analogue of the Chinese Guanyin. It stands atop a hill in Sendai and is visible from many parts of the city.

The 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, passing through which you can see 33 different forms of the goddess Kannon and twelve demonic creatures, each of which belongs to Chinese astrology. You can bring some coins with you if you wish to make a donation to the goddess, but this is by no means required.

There are 108 statues on the top floor, each representing an earthly desire. Have a jealousy problem? Tormented by selfishness? Does greed torment? Find a suitable statue, place a small offering in the box, and say a prayer. Perhaps this negative aspect of your personality will fade 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

Height excluding the pedestal - 100 meters.

The 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 observe the beautiful gardens located in the vicinity of the statue.

2. Spring Temple Buddha Statue in Zhaocun Village, China

Height excluding the pedestal - 108 meters.

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

1. Statue of Buddha Shakyamuni (Lezhun-Sasazha), Myanmar

Height excluding the pedestal - 115, 82 meters.

When you look at the photo of the tallest statue in the world, one cannot help but admire the titanic work that its creators have done. It is noteworthy that the sculpture was erected exclusively with donations from local residents. This fact explains the very long construction period. It started in 1996 and ended in 2008.

Although travelers see this huge sculpture as an attractive visual object, locals refer to Lezhong-Sasazha as sacred place 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 31st planes of existence in Theravada theology) and a special elevator.

The first few levels showcase some of the most horrific pictures of Buddhist hell: dozens of horned creatures beat people with hammers before throwing them into fiery pits, psychedelic wild animals chew on human limbs, and so on. It is somewhat reminiscent of the joint work of Hieronymus Bosch and Quentin Tarantino. Further, the paintings begin to show a clear didactic sequence: if you commit a sinful act X, you will receive a terrible fate Y.

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

Around the statue is a garden planted with about 9000 bodhi trees. It is believed that the Buddha attained enlightenment while resting under the bodhi tree.

List of tallest statues in the world in history

Since ancient times, mankind has striven to create gigantic structures, including sculptures. So the height of the legendary Colossus of Rhodes, erected by the ancient Greeks in the harbor of the city of Rhodes, was 36 meters (the height of a 12-storey building) and amazed people who lived in the old days. But the famous statue is far from modern sculptures, which are several times larger.

Which statue is the tallest on Earth, and which sculptures are included in the list of the tallest statues in the world? You will find the answers in this article. It should be noted that the list includes monuments representing the object in full growth, in this regard, the list is missing, for example, a bust image of the emperors Yang and Huang with a height of 106 meters.

Top 10 tallest statues in the world

1. The Guinness Book of Records sculpture " Spring buddha", Located in the Chinese province of Henan, is listed as the tallest statue in the world and as the largest statue of a deity - Buddha. The height of the huge sculpture together with the pedestal is 153 meters, the size of the Buddha figure is 128 meters. In the future, there are plans to increase the height of the largest statue in the world at the expense of a pedestal. The cost of the project was $ 55 million. The weight of the Buddha is about 1000 tons, and 1100 copper parts were used to create it.

2. The second place is also taken by the statue of Buddha. The 130-meter statue of Laukun Sectuar is located in Myanmar in Sikain District. Surprisingly, the structure was erected without the help of cranes.

3. In third place is also the statue of Buddha - Amitabha, located in the Japanese city of Ushiku. The total height of the majestic building is 120 meters. Inside the structure, there is an elevator that lifts up to the observation platform. The impressive size of the statue is evidenced by the fact that each finger of the Buddha is 7 meters long!

4. In the fourth position is a 108-meter sculpture of the Bodhisattva goddess, located in China in the Guanyin province. An interesting artistic solution to the sculpture: the three-sided statue symbolizes the presence of a deity in the past, present and future, in fact, manifesting the immortality of the Buddha.

5. The Portuguese statue of Cristo Rey (Christ the King), which is 103 meters high, fully corresponds to the sculptural image of Christ in. But most big statue Jesus Christ is officially considered a sculptural figure of the King of Christ in Poland. Although the height of the sculpture is 52 meters, it is located on a small pedestal, in contrast to the Portuguese sculpture. The span of the God-man's arms is mesmerizing - the distance between the hands is 25 meters!
6. The sixth-seventh places were shared by patriotic sculptures: the stone Motherland-Mother in the capital of Ukraine Kiev and the reinforced concrete "Motherland-Calls!" In Volgograd. The dimensions of the majestic figures are colossal: the height of each is 102 meters. The Volgograd statue is the tallest statue in Russia, and the Kiev one - in Ukraine. Both female figures are located in memorable places: Ukrainian near the Republican Museum of the Great Patriotic War, and Russian - in the historical ensemble "To the Heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad" on the Mamayev Kurgan.
7. The height of Sendai Daikannon is a sculpture of the goddess Kannon in Japan, in the Tohoku region, almost 100 meters.

8. In the honorable ninth place is the monument to Peter I in Moscow. The bronze-steel monument, 96 meters high, was erected on an artificial peninsula within the Moskva River.

9. The world famous American 93-meter tall completes the top of the tallest sculptural statues. "Lady Liberty" is a gift from France to the United States for the centenary of the American Revolution. The crown, which can be reached by stairs, offers a wide view of the harbor. The pedestal houses a museum of the history of the building, to which an elevator rises.