Any country in the world is trying to show its particularity and stand out from a number of other countries, to celebrate themselves, their gods and the great figures who played a significant historical role.There are different ways to attract the interest of a large number of people, one of which is the construction of statues, but such huge that they could be seen from far corners of the planet.The highest statue erected the world for centuries, as a sign of perseverance and power of the country, as well as the historical value for future generations.
Statue of Liberty and the Washington Monument - the pride of Americans
Many believe that the Statue of Liberty - the tallest statue in the world.Indeed, this magnificent monument, is an American symbol, causing awe and admiration.However, the height of 93 meters at the moment does not cause the previous surprise, because in the world there are monuments higher.What is the tallest statue in the world?
Against the background of the existing monuments in the world huge size stands a monument to the first president of the United States - George Washington, who was considered the tallest structure in the world until the construction of the Eiffel Tower.Situated between the Capitol and the White House, it is a giant marble stele.Its base perimeter is surrounded by fifty flags, symbolizing the 50 states of the Union.The shape of an obelisk reminiscent of a pencil, so among the Americans it is called.
History of the Washington Monument
Designing the monument lasted for almost a hundred years, including a 25-year break because of the Civil War and the slow recovery of the country.The first call for the construction took place in 1738, when the Continental Congress ruled that after the victory of the Americans, led by George Washington in the War of Independence should be the equestrian statue in his honor.Due to the limited resources at the time the monument was built and was not.Implementation of a long-standing dream of Americans on the establishment of the monument, which has not seen the world, was continued in 1838, when it was launched to collect donations for its construction, and a competition for the best idea.The winner was Robert Mills offered amazing project, which turned out to be unsupportable for the money, but was nevertheless taken as a basis.
first stone of the future masterpiece was laid July 4, 1848, Independence Day;while the blade was used, which was used during the laying of the Capitol in half a century before the event, personally Washington.Construction was completed in 1884 and the monument was officially opened in October 1888.At the same time it was installed a steam elevator, giving way to electric in 1901.From the top of the monument on the observation deck, you can contemplate the Capitol Building, Lincoln Memorial, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the White House.
Victory Memorial - the pride of Russia
What statue of the highest in the world after the Washington Monument?With a difference of 30 meters - the Victory Monument, erected in 1995 in celebration of the Day of May 9.It is part of the memorial complex Victory, located in Moscow at Poklonnaya Hill.The height of the monument - 141.8 meters chosen deliberately: 10 centimeters for each day of the war.The shape resembles a triangular bayonet obelisk, covered with bronze bas-reliefs.On the podium at the foot of the granite monument was erected a statue of St. George, who fought with a spear snake - a symbol of evil.At around one hundred meters is located 25-ton sculpture group, which includes a bronze figure of Nike - the goddess of Victory, bearing a crown and two cupid, praising the joyous event.
highest statues of the world: Spring Temple Buddha Statues
world, with huge size, mostly depict Buddha.For example, the height of the tallest statues in the world - Spring Temple Buddha is 128 meters, of which 28 meters is given in the form of a lotus pedestal.Such a grand structure is located on the 25-meter pedestal, which is a staircase consisting of 365 steps and 12 spans, symbolizing the number of days and months of the year.Erected in 2002, the highest Buddha statue in the world, dominates China's Henan Province on the village Chzhaotsun.This sculpture is one of the five sacred Buddha embodying wisdom.Are made from separate pieces (about 1,100), more folded in one whole.Her production has been spent 15 thousand tons of steel and 33 tons of copper and about 108 kilograms of gold, and the total amount of the entire project was about $ 55 million.The idea of erecting such a colossus came after Afghan Taliban have blown up the two highest statues of the world with the image of Buddha.In 2010, the hill on which the giant statue, transformed into two stone steps, which increased the height of the sculpture to 208 meters.This served as the basis for making it into the Guinness Book of Records.
Japanese Buddha
no less impressive for its size located in Japan, in the city of antennae tallest Buddha statue in the world (after the Spring Temple Buddha) - 120 - meter high statue of Buddha Amitahba, established in 1995.In its construction it took about 600 bronze plates connected to each other;Weight graceful colossus estimated at approximately 4,000 tonnes.As a true work of art and a living embodiment of modern engineering thought, sculpture in museums and it is equipped with an observation deck with stunning views of the surrounding world.Also inside the monument are special rooms;they can leave the plate with secret desires.Still there are small shrine, a place where anyone can buy Japanese as low as 3,000 to 10,000 euros.Each tomb is marked nameplate buried people.Place for the statue is chosen deliberately: it is in the Antennae after years of solitary life of meditation and got enlightenment and became the Buddha Dharmakara Amitabha.According pose of the statue can be determined that the Buddha transmit their knowledge and teaching of the followers by helping them to achieve enlightenment.
Headdress Buddha no ordinary;a cap on the head of his reduced face.
Lechzhun Sasadzha - 116-meter-high Buddha
religious sculptural work in Myanmar (Sagaing Region) - statue Laykyun Sekkya.116-meter-high Buddha statue, mounted on a pedestal height of 13.4 meters, standing at the facilities on the 17 years before another Buddha.Officially, the monument for the construction of which lasted 12 years, was opened in 2008 and was at that time the tallest sculpture.The predominant color is yellow architectural structure.
highest statues of the world: Goddess Guanyin
pride of Hainan Island (China) is a beautiful statue of the goddess Guanyin, built in 2006.Its height is 108 meters.This majestic sculpture placed on an artificial island, which is decorated in an original way through a green park.The triple goddess, white color is in harmony with the blue sea and the water attracts many tourists from all over the world.One face of the goddess turned on Hainan Island, the other two are directed to the sea that simvoliziruete protection around the world.In the hands of a goddess holding rosary beads whose number is equal to 108. According to Feng Shui is a sacred number, which is considered auspicious in Chinese.By the way, at the opening of the monument in 2008, also attended by 108 monks.On the other hand in the hands of the goddess of the book and the lotus flower.The name Guanyin means "looking at the suffering of the world," and the goddess represents mercy and wisdom.To come to pray for her children;at the foot of the statue, even equipped with a certain place in which you can put the incense sticks and ask the goddess of the innermost.
This is the highest rating of the statues of the world, exceeding the 100-meter mark.
