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List Of Tallest Statues In The Philippines
This list of tallest statues in the Philippines includes free-standing, completed statues that are at least tall. The height of these statues are measured from the top of its base/pedestal up to its maximum height (including monuments with spires or obelisks). Existing statues As of 3 November 2022, this table includes the following statues with a height of and above. Statues being planned/under construction * Divine Mercy Statue (Consolacion), a steel and concrete statue of Jesus Christ being planned for construction in Barangay Garing, Consolacion, Cebu, Consolacion, Cebu. Construction started in January 2020 and is expected to be completed by 2021 in time for the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines. Destroyed statues * Bust of Ferdinand Marcos, a concrete bust of former dictator President of the Philippines, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos in Mount Shontoug, Barangay Taloy Sur, Tuba, Benguet, Tuba, Benguet. It was built in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Statue
A statue is a free-standing sculpture in which the realistic, full-length figures of persons or animals are carved or cast in a durable material such as wood, metal or stone. Typical statues are life-sized or close to life-size; a sculpture that represents persons or animals in full figure but that is small enough to lift and carry is a statuette or figurine, whilst one more than twice life-size is a colossal statue. Statues have been produced in many cultures from prehistory to the present; the oldest-known statue dating to about 30,000 years ago. Statues represent many different people and animals, real and mythical. Many statues are placed in public places as public art. The world's tallest statue, ''Statue of Unity'', is tall and is located near the Narmada dam in Gujarat, India. Color Ancient statues often show the bare surface of the material of which they are made. For example, many people associate Greek classical art with white marble sculpture, but there is evidenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
