NewsPhotos After staying closed for 7 months, Statue of Unity opens for tourists from today: In Pics

After staying closed for 7 months, Statue of Unity opens for tourists from today: In Pics

The tallest statue of the world known as the Statue of Unity in Gujarat reopened for visitors from today after remaining shut for nearly 7 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Updated:Oct 17, 2020, 07:49 AM IST

Statue of Unity is situated in the banks of Narmada river.

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The 182-metre-tall statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is situated in Kevadiya in Gujarat's Narmada district.

Statue of Unity has been built using over 70,000 tonnes of cement, 1,700 metric tonnes of bronze.

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Statue of Unity has been built using over 70,000 tonnes of cement, 18,500 tonnes of reinforcement steel, 6,000 tonnes of structural steel and 1,700 metric tonnes of bronze.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Statue of Unity on October 31, 2018.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated an imposing 182-metre statue of Sardar Vallabhai Patel on October 31, 2018.

A viewing gallery has been built at a height of 135 metres inside the statue.

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A viewing gallery at a height of 135 metres has been created inside the statue to enable tourists to have a view of the dam and nearby mountain ranges.

Statue of Unity is nearly 100 feet taller than China's Spring Temple Buddha

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Interestingly, the Statue of Unity is nearly 100 feet taller than China's Spring Temple Buddha, which is second tallest statue with a height of 502 feet.