The world’s largest religious statues Religion Hal Amen Apr 10, 2009 Monuments to the world’s religious figures are built big. 1 Cristo de la Concordia, Cochabamba, Bolivia Tallest statue of Christ in the world (when bases aren't counted) at 34.2 meters / Photo: ozziebackpacker 2 Cristo Re - Dili, East Timor Reminds us how culturally distinct East Timor is from surrounding IndonesiaPhoto: yeowatzup 3 Cristo Redentor, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Standing watch on Corcovado Mountain, likely has the best view of any statue / Photo: tharso Intermission Food + Drink 23 Puerto Rican foods the rest of the world should know and love News Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia will be converted from a museum into a mosque Galleries A perfect day in Tokyo in 12 beautiful photos 4 Cristo del Otero, Palencia, Spain Tallest Christ statue in Europe, designed in post-cubist style / Photo: alfonso benayas 5 Cristo Rei, Almada, Portugal Built in 1959 with a base almost three times taller than the statue itself / Photo: Isa Costa 6 Christ of the Abyss, off Key Largo, USA One of several underwater bronze Christ statues in the world / Photo: Serge Melki 7 Cristo Rey del Cubilete, Silao, Mexico Stands in the geographical center of the country / Photo: RussBowling Intermission Outdoor It took 29 years and a pandemic for me to go camping. Here’s what I learned. Galleries A perfect day in Tokyo in 12 beautiful photos Outdoor Find peace and adventure in Atlantic Canada’s amazing natural landscapes 8 Leshan Buddha, Leshan, China Though not a freestanding structure, still one of the largest statues anywhere in the world / Photo: drs2biz 9 Virgen de la Paz, Trujillo, Venezuela Tallest statue in Latin America at over 46 meters / Photo: Photocapy 10 Shiva, Rishikesh, India Sits right on the bank of the Ganges / Photo: jarmotuisk 11 Lord Murugan, Gombak, Malaysia Guards the entrance to the enshrined Batu Caves outside of Kuala Lumpur / Photo:~MVI~ Intermission Sponsored 6 awesome ways to enjoy the water in Greater Fort Lauderdale, FL Outdoor Find peace and adventure in Atlantic Canada’s amazing natural landscapes Outdoor 14 stunning images from an unforgettable trip to wild, remote Madagascar 12 Maitreya Buddha, Emei Lake, Taiwan A 72-meter statue constructed next to a Buddhist temple / Photo: Wm Jas 13 Virgin Mary, Haskovo, Bulgaria World's largest depicting Mary holding Jesus / Photo: Klearchos Kapoutsis 14 Guan Yin, Penang, Malaysia Part of the Kek Lok Si Temple complex on Penang Island / Photo: jerine Tagged Religion Galleries Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Bulgaria Bolivia Malaysia East Timor Taiwan What did you think of this story? Meh Good Awesome
