Download the around.us app
For a better experience, use our mobile application.
Download on the
App Store
Get it on
Google Play
Show more

Log in to your account

Continue with Twitter
Continue with Youtube
Continue with Google
Continue with Facebook
Continue with an email address
Forgot Password?
Create an account

Majestic monoliths: a global tour of God statues

This curated list showcases the most iconic statues of gods from various cultures around the world. Each sculpture stands as a testament to religious devotion, artistic expression, and monumental achievement. From ancient carvings to modern marvels, these towering figures inspire awe and offer a peek into the spiritual heart of their respective territories.

Christ the Redeemer
Christ the Redeemer

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The iconic statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro.

Statue of Liberty
Statue of Liberty

New York City, United States

A colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island.

Great Sphinx of Giza
Great Sphinx of Giza

Giza, Egypt

Ancient limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a human.

Ushiku Daibutsu
Ushiku Daibutsu

Ushiku, Japan

One of the tallest statues in the world, depicting Amitabha Buddha.

Virgen del Socavón
Virgen del Socavón

Oruro, Bolivia

A towering statue of the Virgin Mary overlooking Oruro.

Tian Tan Buddha
Tian Tan Buddha

Hong Kong

A large bronze statue of Buddha Shakyamuni at Ngong Ping, Lantau Island.

Murugan Statue
Murugan Statue

Selangor, Malaysia

The world's second tallest statue of a Hindu deity, located outside Batu Caves.

Spring Temple Buddha
Spring Temple Buddha

Henan, China

The largest statue in the world representing Vairocana Buddha.

Statue of Zeus at Olympia
Statue of Zeus at Olympia

Olympia, Greece

An ancient statue that was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Belém Tower
Belém Tower

Lisbon, Portugal

A fortified tower that is the symbol of the Age of Discoveries.

Shiva of Murudeshwara
Shiva of Murudeshwara

Karnataka, India

A huge statue of Lord Shiva, second-tallest Shiva statue.

Peter the Great Statue
Peter the Great Statue

Moscow, Russia

A controversial monument to Peter the Great in central Moscow.

Laykyun Sekkya Buddha
Laykyun Sekkya Buddha

Monywa, Myanmar

Standing Buddha figure, one of the tallest in the world.

Rodina-Mat' Zovyot!
Rodina-Mat' Zovyot!

Volgograd, Russia

A monumental statue of a woman holding a sword, known as The Motherland Calls.

Statue of Guan Yin
Statue of Guan Yin

Hainan, China

Giant bronze statue of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara.

Moai
Moai

Easter Island, Chile

Monolithic human figures carved by the Rapa Nui people on Easter Island.

Wat Pho's Reclining Buddha
Wat Pho's Reclining Buddha

Bangkok, Thailand

Gold-plated statue representing the entry of Buddha into Nirvana.

Samantabhadra Statue
Samantabhadra Statue

Sichuan, China

Magnificent statue located atop Mount Emei.

Leshan Giant Buddha
Leshan Giant Buddha

Sichuan, China

The largest stone Buddha in the world carved out of a cliff.

Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue
Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue

Bali, Indonesia

A monumental statue depicting Vishnu riding Garuda.

Dai Kannon of Kita no Miyako park
Dai Kannon of Kita no Miyako park

Ashibetsu, Japan

A tall statue of the bodhisattva Kannon.

Sendai Daikannon
Sendai Daikannon

Sendai, Japan

A large statue of the bodhisattva Kannon holding a jewel.

Mother of All Asia–Tower of Peace
Mother of All Asia–Tower of Peace

Batangas, Philippines

A colossal statue of the Virgin Mary.

Hanuman Statue
Hanuman Statue

New Delhi, India

A giant statue of Hanuman, the Hindu god symbolizing strength and energy.

Gomateshwara Statue
Gomateshwara Statue

Shravanabelagola, India

A massive statue of Bahubali, an important figure for Jains.

Statue of Padmasambhava
Statue of Padmasambhava

Namchi, India

A towering statue of Guru Rinpoche, founder of Tibetan Buddhism.

Preferences

Christ the Redeemer

Christ the Redeemer
Statue of Liberty

Statue of Liberty
Great Sphinx of Giza

Great Sphinx of Giza
Ushiku Daibutsu

Ushiku Daibutsu
Virgen del Socavón

Virgen del Socavón
Tian Tan Buddha

Tian Tan Buddha
Murugan Statue

Murugan Statue
Spring Temple Buddha

Spring Temple Buddha
Statue of Zeus at Olympia

Statue of Zeus at Olympia
Belém Tower

Belém Tower
Shiva of Murudeshwara

Shiva of Murudeshwara
Peter the Great Statue

Peter the Great Statue
Laykyun Sekkya Buddha

Laykyun Sekkya Buddha
Rodina-Mat' Zovyot!

Rodina-Mat' Zovyot!
Statue of Guan Yin

Statue of Guan Yin
Moai

Moai
Wat Pho's Reclining Buddha

Wat Pho's Reclining Buddha
Samantabhadra Statue

Samantabhadra Statue
Leshan Giant Buddha

Leshan Giant Buddha
Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue

Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue
Dai Kannon of Kita no Miyako park

Dai Kannon of Kita no Miyako park
Sendai Daikannon

Sendai Daikannon
Mother of All Asia–Tower of Peace

Mother of All Asia–Tower of Peace
Hanuman Statue

Hanuman Statue
Gomateshwara Statue

Gomateshwara Statue
Statue of Padmasambhava

Statue of Padmasambhava

Advanced settings

Import
Permanently delete
Back
Christ the Redeemer The iconic statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro.

Christ the Redeemer
Christ the Redeemer The iconic statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro.
Statue of Liberty A colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island.

Statue of Liberty
Statue of Liberty A colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island.
Great Sphinx of Giza Ancient limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a human.

Great Sphinx of Giza
Great Sphinx of Giza Ancient limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a human.
Ushiku Daibutsu One of the tallest statues in the world, depicting Amitabha Buddha.

Ushiku Daibutsu
Ushiku Daibutsu One of the tallest statues in the world, depicting Amitabha Buddha.
Virgen del Socavón A towering statue of the Virgin Mary overlooking Oruro.

Virgen del Socavón
Virgen del Socavón A towering statue of the Virgin Mary overlooking Oruro.
Tian Tan Buddha A large bronze statue of Buddha Shakyamuni at Ngong Ping, Lantau Island.

Tian Tan Buddha
Tian Tan Buddha A large bronze statue of Buddha Shakyamuni at Ngong Ping, Lantau Island.
Murugan Statue The world's second tallest statue of a Hindu deity, located outside Batu Caves.

Murugan Statue
Murugan Statue The world's second tallest statue of a Hindu deity, located outside Batu Caves.
Spring Temple Buddha The largest statue in the world representing Vairocana Buddha.

Spring Temple Buddha
Spring Temple Buddha The largest statue in the world representing Vairocana Buddha.
Statue of Zeus at Olympia An ancient statue that was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Statue of Zeus at Olympia
Statue of Zeus at Olympia An ancient statue that was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Belém Tower A fortified tower that is the symbol of the Age of Discoveries.

Belém Tower
Belém Tower A fortified tower that is the symbol of the Age of Discoveries.
Shiva of Murudeshwara A huge statue of Lord Shiva, second-tallest Shiva statue.

Shiva of Murudeshwara
Shiva of Murudeshwara A huge statue of Lord Shiva, second-tallest Shiva statue.
Peter the Great Statue A controversial monument to Peter the Great in central Moscow.

Peter the Great Statue
Peter the Great Statue A controversial monument to Peter the Great in central Moscow.
Laykyun Sekkya Buddha Standing Buddha figure, one of the tallest in the world.

Laykyun Sekkya Buddha
Laykyun Sekkya Buddha Standing Buddha figure, one of the tallest in the world.
Rodina-Mat' Zovyot! A monumental statue of a woman holding a sword, known as The Motherland Calls.

Rodina-Mat' Zovyot!
Rodina-Mat' Zovyot! A monumental statue of a woman holding a sword, known as The Motherland Calls.
Statue of Guan Yin Giant bronze statue of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara.

Statue of Guan Yin
Statue of Guan Yin Giant bronze statue of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara.
Moai Monolithic human figures carved by the Rapa Nui people on Easter Island.

Moai
Moai Monolithic human figures carved by the Rapa Nui people on Easter Island.
Wat Pho's Reclining Buddha Gold-plated statue representing the entry of Buddha into Nirvana.

Wat Pho's Reclining Buddha
Wat Pho's Reclining Buddha Gold-plated statue representing the entry of Buddha into Nirvana.
Samantabhadra Statue Magnificent statue located atop Mount Emei.

Samantabhadra Statue
Samantabhadra Statue Magnificent statue located atop Mount Emei.
Leshan Giant Buddha The largest stone Buddha in the world carved out of a cliff.

Leshan Giant Buddha
Leshan Giant Buddha The largest stone Buddha in the world carved out of a cliff.
Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue A monumental statue depicting Vishnu riding Garuda.

Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue
Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue A monumental statue depicting Vishnu riding Garuda.
Dai Kannon of Kita no Miyako park A tall statue of the bodhisattva Kannon.

Dai Kannon of Kita no Miyako park
Dai Kannon of Kita no Miyako park A tall statue of the bodhisattva Kannon.
Sendai Daikannon A large statue of the bodhisattva Kannon holding a jewel.

Sendai Daikannon
Sendai Daikannon A large statue of the bodhisattva Kannon holding a jewel.
Mother of All Asia–Tower of Peace A colossal statue of the Virgin Mary.

Mother of All Asia–Tower of Peace
Mother of All Asia–Tower of Peace A colossal statue of the Virgin Mary.
Hanuman Statue A giant statue of Hanuman, the Hindu god symbolizing strength and energy.

Hanuman Statue
Hanuman Statue A giant statue of Hanuman, the Hindu god symbolizing strength and energy.
Gomateshwara Statue A massive statue of Bahubali, an important figure for Jains.

Gomateshwara Statue
Gomateshwara Statue A massive statue of Bahubali, an important figure for Jains.
Statue of Padmasambhava A towering statue of Guru Rinpoche, founder of Tibetan Buddhism.

Statue of Padmasambhava
Statue of Padmasambhava A towering statue of Guru Rinpoche, founder of Tibetan Buddhism.