The European continent is home to numerous world famous monuments that attract people from all over the world. Some of these landmarks are astonishing statues with immense dimensions. Here are several of the tallest sculptures in Europe.
The Motherland Calls – Located near the city of Volgograd and designed by Yevgeny Vuchetich and Nikolai Nikitin, The Motherland Calls is the tallest statue in Europe with a height of 87 metres. It was erected in 1967 and at the time was the largest sculpture in the world. Today it is the tallest statue on a woman on the planet and is one of Russia’s most recognisable and visited monuments.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart – With a height of 32.6 metres this is the tallest statue in France. It lies in the commune of Miribel in the eastern parts of the country.
The landmark was created by architect Louis Mortament and sculpture Georges Serraz from 1938 to 1941. It was inaugurated on the 5th of July, 1941 and is one of France’s most renowned religious structures.
Cristo del Otero – This statue is the symbol of the Spanish city of Palencia. It was unveiled during the early 1930s and is 21 meters tall. It was designed by renowned Spanish sculptor Victoria Macho who was buried in the monuments crypt after his death in 1966. The feet of the statue house a small museum and hermitage. The Cristo del Otera is one of the most visited landmarks in north of Spain and if you are planning to visit these areas once your relocation is over you should most definitely include the sculpture in your itinerary. Know that you can drastically facilitate your move by using man and van services.
Christ the King – Christ the King is a Catholic monument and shrine which was inspired by the world famous monument of Christ the Redeemer in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. The construction of the statue began in 1959 and ended ten years later in 1969 and was erected as a gesture of gratitude that Portugal wasn’t affected by the events of World Word II. It was designed by a group of four architects and is located in close proximity to the Portuguese capita, Lisbon.
The Kelpies – Situated nest to the extension of the Forth and Clyde Canal, the Kelpies are 30 metres tall sculptures that depict the horse heads. The monument was designed by Andy Scott and was completed in 2013. It is currently one of Scotland’s most noted tourist attractions and is described by many as a must visit site. So, if you are going to Scotland after your relocation is over via man and van services, make sure that you take your time to explore the Kelpies.
San Carlone – Also known as the Colossus of San Carlo Borromeo, this massive bronze statue lies nearby the city of Arona in Italy. It dates back to the 17th century and has a height of 23.5 metres (pedestal excluded). The sculpture was designed by Giovan Battista Crespi but erected by Bernardo Falconi and Siro Zanella.
Honourable mentions:
- Hermannsdenkmal
- Mother Motherland
- Alyosha Monument
- Birth of the New Man
- Christ Roi des Houches