9) Cristo Rei of Dili (Christ the King of Dili), East Timor
Height: 27 metres (88.5 ft excluding globe)
This 27 m tall statue is located atop a globe in Dili. It was unveiled by Suharto in 1996 as a gift from the Indonesian government to the people of East Timor.
8) Cristo Benedicente (Christ Blessing), Argentina
Height: 28 metres (92 ft)
Cristo Benedicente is a 28 m statue located on top of the Cerro San Javier in Yerba Buena. In this statue, Jesus has raised his right arm as a sign of blessing. It was inaugurated in 1942.
7) Cristo Rei (Christ the King), Portugal
Height: 28 metres (92 ft)
Pedestal: 82 metres (269 ft)
Cristo-Rei or Christ the King is located in Alto do Pragal, Almada, Portugal. This huge statue stands on an 82 m pedestal. It is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ and overlooks the city of Lisbon. It was inspired by Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil.
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.