10 Most Famous Jesus Statues In The World

As one of the largest religions in the world, Christianity has devout believers all over the world. Various statues of Jesus are naturally distributed in all corners of the world. Which of the statues about Jesus is the most famous? I have brought you the top ten statues of Jesus in the world, including Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Christ in Svibozin, Jesus in Manado, Christ in Concordia, Christ in Vung Tau, Christ in the Andes, Jesus at the bottom of the lake, etc., Let's get to know it together!

1. The Christ Statue in Rio de Janeiro

The statue of Christ in Rio de Janeiro is the most famous Jesus statue in the world. It was completed in 1931, with a total height of 38 meters, a huge volume, and a weight of 1,145 tons. The distance between the left and right hands reached 23 meters. The statue of Jesus Christ is dressed in a robe. , Arms raised, lovingly overlooking the beautiful panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro down the mountain, heralding the spirit of fraternity and the praise of independence, the huge statue of Jesus was built on the top of this mountain, no matter day or night, from most of the city It can be seen in all regions and has become the most famous icon of Rio de Janeiro, a famous city in Brazil. On July 7, 2007, the Christ statue became one of the new seven wonders of the world, and it is the world’s largest statue of Jesus.

Address: Top of Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

2. Swiebodzin Jesus Statue

Swiebodzin Jesus is like the world’s largest statue of Jesus. The entire statue is 51 meters high and contains a 2-meter high golden crown. The 78-year-old local priest Servester served as the designer. The construction started in 2008. It was completed in 2010 and cost more than one million euros. The total weight is 440 tons. The statue of Jesus is 33 meters tall and represents 33 years of Jesus’ life; it also has a 3-meter high golden crown, which represents Christ’s three-year priesthood in the world. The purpose of building this statue is also very clear. In addition to paying tribute to the religion of the Polish people, it is to use it to get more attention and make it a business card of Poland, and it is a must-see attraction for traveling here.

3. Statue of Jesus in Manado

Manado Jesus is a world-famous statue of Jesus built by Chinese engineer and entrepreneur Ciputra. I am grateful to God for blessing him to rise from a difficult situation and hope that Jesus Christ can also be gracious to Manado. This Jesus statue is not only a local landmark. The building is the best footnote to the belief in this land. It took three years and cost 5 billion rupees (about 540,000 US dollars). It was made of 25 tons of metal fiber and 35 tons of steel. The overall height was 50 meters (158.3 Feet), of which 20 meters is the base part and 30 meters is the statue. It is located at the peak of the citraland residential area. Its elegant and flying posture expresses the yearning for freedom, tolerance and fraternity.

4. Concordia Christ Statue

The Concordia Christ statue is located in Cochabamba, the third-largest city in Bolivia. It is the second-largest Christ statue in the world and the third-largest statue in the southern hemisphere. The statue is 34.20 meters high, the base is 6.24 meters long, and the total height is 40.44 meters. It was built in 1987 and completed in 1994, but if the base and crown are not included, this is the world in terms of the size of Jesus' figure. One of the largest statues of Jesus on the mountain, of course, must be the tallest giant statue of Jesus. If you travel to Cochabamba, don't miss this place.

5. Andean Christ

One of the most unique statues in the world is the image of this Christ, commonly known as the "Andean Christ". This is a peace statue built by Argentina and Chile to commemorate the permanent settlement of the border between the two countries. It is located in the Andes Mountains of South America. A thousand-foot mountain is located on the border between Argentina and Chile. This bronze statue of Jesus, twice the size of a life, stands on a stone pillar roughly hewn from natural rock, reminding the world of the history between the two countries.

6. Jesus statue in Vung Tau, Vietnam

Jesus Mountain in Vung Tau is a rocky mountain about a hundred meters high (about 136 meters in elevation). This mountain named after Jesus is worthy of its name. On the mountain stands a mountain with open hands facing the South China Sea. The 32-meter-high statue of Jesus is the statue of Jesus in Vung Tau, Vietnam. Construction of the statue of Jesus started in early 1972 but was interrupted due to many external factors. It was not officially completed until 1994. The statue of Jesus was built by French colonists in October. The remains of the "Cannon Base" built at the end of the ninth century and the beginning of the twentieth century, the scenery overlooked from this statue is quite spectacular, and it is a must-visit place in Vung Tau, Vietnam.

7. Statue of Jesus at the bottom of the lake

In Little Traverse Bay, Michigan, USA, there is a huge crucifix on the bottom of the lake. This statue of Jesus made of marble, about 3 meters long and weighing about 840 kg, is the only Jesus in the world placed under fresh water. The statue of Christ, the statue is located about 365 meters deep at the bottom of the lake, and because of the severe climate for many years, it is difficult to see the deity in person. Thousands of people come here to admire the statue, some even from Texas and Alaska. This lake braved the severe cold and bad weather, lined up patiently just to take a look at this crucifix.

8. The Great Jesus Statue in Lisbon

The Lisbon Big Jesus Statue is a giant Catholic statue of Christ in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. The construction of this statue was triggered by the Christ Statue in Rio de Janeiro. It was opened on May 17, 1959. The construction time took 9 years. Brazil is very similar. The total height of the whole Jesus statue is about 75 meters, and the base is 28 meters high. Here you can see the whole city of Lisbon, the view of Lisbon and the magnificent river view.

9. The Holy Spirit Crucifix

The crucifix of the Holy Spirit among the statues related to Jesus is a masterpiece made by a master. Michelangelo made this naked crucifix when he was only 18 years old. Although this sculpture is realistic, it is carefully crafted. The crucifix did not give Michelangelo much help in his career. It can be said that most people even forget that he also created this work. After missing for centuries, this statue has accumulated hundreds of years of poor-quality oil. In 1962, his statue was seen again in a monastery, and there was a storm of media coverage.

10. King of Kings

"The King of Kings" is a huge bust of Jesus that once stood in front of Rock Church in Monroe, Ohio. This is an extraordinary statue of Jesus. The lower body of Jesus and the lower half of the cross in front of him seem to be both Buried in the ground. Locals also jokingly call this statue "Jesus for touchdowns" because Jesus raised his arms upside down, like an American football player's celebration after scoring a touchdown. Unfortunately, a lightning bolt struck the statue in June 2010, igniting the plastic foam and glass fiber material. After the fire, "King of Kings" ceased to exist, leaving only the steel frame inside the statue, but it was also because of this accident. , Which made it famous.