Gallery: The Biggest Statues in the World Tower Over Everyday Life

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    1 Dai Kannon. Sendai, Japan, 100m (330 ft). Built in1991 2

    Dai Kannon. Sendai, Japan, 100 m (330 ft). Built in 1991.
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    4 Mao Zedong. Changsha, China, 32 m (105 ft). Built in 2009

    Mao Zedong. Changsha, China, 32 m (105 ft). Built in 2009.
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    5 Christ Blessing. Manado, Indonesia, 30 m (98.5 ft). Built in 2007

    Christ Blessing. Manado, Indonesia, 30 m (98.5 ft). Built in 2007.
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    7 Jibo Kannon. Kagaonsen, Japan, 73 m (239 ft). Built in 1987

    Jibo Kannon. Kagaonsen, Japan, 73 m (239 ft). Built in 1987.
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    18 Ataturk Mask. Buca, Izmir, Turkey, 40 m (132 ft). Built in 2009

    Ataturk Mask. Buca, Izmir, Turkey, 40 m (132 ft). Built in 2009.
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    8 Christ the King. Świebodzin, Poland, 36 m (120 ft). Built in 2010

    Christ the King. Świebodzin, Poland, 36 m (120 ft). Built in 2010.
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    9 Grand Byakue. Takazaki, Japan, 42 m (137 ft). Built in 1936

    Grand Byakue. Takazaki, Japan, 42 m (137 ft). Built in 1936.
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    12 Guan Yu Statue. Yuncheng, China, 80 meters ( 262 ft) Built in 2010

    Guan Yu Statue. Yuncheng, China, 80 m (262 ft) Built in 2010.
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    14 The Motherland Call. Volgograd, Russia,87 m (285 ft).Built in 1967

    The Motherland Call. Volgograd, Russia, 87 m (285 ft). Built in 1967.
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    6 African Renaissance Monument. Dakar, Senegal, 49 m (161 ft). Built in 2010

    African Renaissance Monument. Dakar, Senegal, 49 m (161 ft). Built in 2010.
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    2 Mother of the Fatherland. Kiev, Ukraine, 62 m (203 ft). Built in1981

    Mother of the Fatherland. Kiev, Ukraine, 62 m (203 ft). Built in 1981.
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    10 Grand Bouddha Sakayamunee. Ang Thong, Thailande, 92 m (301 ft). Built in 2008

    Grand Bouddha Sakayamunee. Ang Thong, Thailand, 92 m (301 ft). Built in 2008.