7 Epic Monumental Sculptures Showcasing Majestic Grandeur

Zee Media Bureau
Nov 01, 2023

Wat Plai Laem, Thailand

A modern Buddhist temple, features a 18-arm Guanyin image, symbolizing compassion. Its construction methods blend ancient beliefs with contemporary design.

Ushiku Daibutsu, Japan

Formerly the world's tallest statue (1993-2002) at 390 feet, includes observation decks and a museum.

Leshan Giant Buddha, China

The Leshan Giant Buddha, a 233-foot (71m) stone statue carved into a cliff face, represents Maitreya, the symbol of universal love.

Man Meets the Sea, Denmark

Made by Svend Wiig Hansen's in 1995, sculpture in Esbjerg Harbor, standing at 27 feet (8.2m), symbolizes humanity's contemplative nature.

The Kelpies, Scotland

The world's largest equine sculpture, depicting kelpies, stands 98 feet tall in Falkirk's Forth Valley, signifying Scotland's equine heritage between Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Rock Sculpture of Decebalus, Romania

The colossal stone sculpture of Decebalus, Europe's largest at 180 feet tall and 82 feet wide, surpasses both the Statue of Liberty and Christ the Redeemer.

Cristo Protetor de Encantado, Brazil

Recently finished in Rio Grande do Sul's Encantado, surpasses Rio's Christ the Redeemer. Created by a father-son team, it stands 156 feet tall.

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