18) Cristo Rey (Christ the King), Colombia
Height: 21 metres (68.8 ft)
Pedestal: 5 metres (16.4 ft)
Cristo-Rey or Christ the King is a large statue located in the village of Los Andes, west of the city of Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia. The statue was inaugurated in 1953. Around 464 tons of iron and concrete were used to construct this statue. It stands on a 5 m pedestal.
17) Cristo Redentore, Italy
Height: 21.23 metres (69.7 ft)
Cristo Redentore or Christ the Redeemer of Maratea is located in Italy, this statue is made of steel, concrete and Carrara marble. The construction of the statue began in 1963 and completed in 1965. The head of this 21.23 metres statue is 3 metres long and its arm span is 19 metres.
16) Cristo de las Noas, Mexico
Height: 21.8 meters (71.5 feet)
El Cristo de las Noas is located in the Mexican city of Torreon, Coahuila. More than 580 tons of reinforced concrete was used in construction of this huge statue. It was built between 1973 and 2000. It is a significant landmark in the Comarca Lagunera region.
fosforos fosforidis says
I was pleasantly surprised not to find one in Irleand. ..!!! All these countries that have this Statue, are associated with significant levels of corruption………makes u wonder.