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Wednesday 27 May 2015

Re: [ ::: ♥Keep_Mailing♥ ::: ]™ TALLEST STATUES IN THE WORLD

BEAUTIFUL

On Wed, May 27, 2015 at 6:45 PM, Mohamed Jaffer <mjkassam@gmail.com> wrote:

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Statues are built as celebrations of gods, historical events and
important personalities.
The tallest try reach the sky and make you take notice of what
they are commemorating.
They are also works of art, and can take years to build.
Here are some of the grandest ones ever built.

Statue of Liberty, USA

The Statue of Liberty is the shortest statue on this list at just 151 feet tall;
however she gains height because the statue rests on a 154 foot pedestal. The statue
depicts the Roman goddess of freedom Libertas and was a gift to
the United States from France in 1886.

Ten Directions Pu Xian Buddha, China
This dramatic gold colored 157 foot statue of the Buddha Samantabhadra
can be found on Sichuan province’s Mount Emei.

Sodoshima Dai-Kannon, Japan
This impressive landmark in the Kagawa Prefecture houses several prayer halls,
an elevator, and an observation deck. This 164 foot masterpiece honors the
Buddhist goddess of mercy, Kannon.

Peter the Great Statue, Russia
The fact that the monument to Peter the Great is located in the Russian capital of
Moscow is ironic, considering the commemorated once moved the capital to
St. Petersburg. This imposing 315 tall statue is made of copper,
bronze and stainless steel.

Buddha in Aluthgama, Sri Lanka

The spectacular statue in coastal Aluthgama, Sri Lanka is considered the tallest
sitting Buddha statue in the world at 160 feet. Built in 2007 it has become one of
the country’s most important tourist destinations.

Guan Yin of the South Sea of Sanya, China

This breathtaking statue is the fourth tallest in the world at 354 feet tall,
with 3 different faces and represents the Guanyin.
The statue is located in Nanshan Temple of Sanya.

Virgin of Peace, Venezuela

This concrete statue stands 153 feet tall and is the tallest statue of the Virgin Mary.
It is also the tallest sculpture in all of the Americas.
Despite its grandeur, it does not receive many visitors.

Great Buddha of Thailand

Thailand’s tallest statue is not only 300 feet tall but also 210 feet wide,
and is the ninth tallest statue in the world. The cement statue is painted
gold to represent the Gautama Buddha, the most important figure in Buddhism.

Mother of the Motherland, Ukraine

The largest statue in Eastern Europe is Kiev’s 203 foot Mother of Motherland.
This stainless steel structure is part of the Museum of Great Patriotic War and
weighs 560 tons.

Ushiku Daibutsu, Japan

This 394 foot bronze statue has a 32 foot pedestal and represents the Amitabha Buddha.
The structure is also fitted with an elevator, allowing visitors to enjoy a view from
ts observation platform.

Leshan Giant Buddha, China

Facing Mount Emei at the intersection of the Minjiang, Dadu and Qingyi rivers is
the Leshan Giant Buddha. This historic statue dating back to the 7th century
became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.

Laykyun Setkyar, Myanmar

At 381 feet tall the Laykyun Setkyar is the world’s second tallest statue,
and represents the Gautama Buddha.

Spring Temple Buddha, China

Boasting the title of the tallest statue on earth is the Spring Temple Buddha, which
can be visited in Zhoacun, Henan. If you include the 82 foot pedestal, this
Buddha stands at 502 feet. The statue represents Vairocana Buddha and
overlooks a Buddhist monastery.

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