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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.

The reopening of the tourist destination comes with several limitations this time where only 2500 tourists will be allowed per to visit the statue per day. Only 500 tourists will be allowed to enter the view gallery made inside the statue.

The tickets to visit the famous Statue of Unity will only be available in online mode. The online tickets will be sold on two hours slot basis.

The tourist visiting the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's statue in Gujarat will have to strictly follow COVID-19 guidelines like wearing masks and maintaining social distancing.

Here's a few fact about the tallest building of the world.

Zee Media Bureau|

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.