7 Spectacularly Huge Statues In The World

BANGALORE: Statues are considered one amongst the wonders of the world. A statue is a sculpture representing one or more people or animals normally found in full-length and at least close to life-size, or larger. Its primary concern is to be figurative. Many statues are built in order to remember a historical event, or the life of an influential person. These statues have always been a way for people to show their devotion to religion and a way to remember historical figures. Many statues are intended as public art, exhibited outdoors or in public buildings. Out of these some statues gain fame in their own right.

1. Spring Temple Buddha: Spring Temple Buddha statue is currently the world's tallest statue, standing 420ft-tall. It is located in the Zhaocun Township, China and was built in 2002. This statue consists of 1,100 pieces of copper cast and weighs around 1,100 tons, according to Cultural China as reported in The Weather Channel. The Spring Temple Buddha is said to have derived its name from the nearby Tianrui hot spring known for its healing properties. The total height of the statue is 153 meter (502 ft) including a 20 meter (66 ft) lotus throne and a 25 meter (82 ft) building.