TheStatue of Unityis so large that it is the tallest statue in the world.
Completed in 2018, it depicts lawyer, politician, and statesman Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Just who is this man being honored?
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He is also credited with uniting the 565 self-governing states that existed after British rule ended.
This effectively pulled together the country to form the India we know today.
To celebrate his achievements, it was announced in 2013 that a statue would be erected in his honor.
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The sculpture’s height was specifically chosen to reflect the 182 seats of the Gurajat Legislative Assembly.
All told, over 5,600 bronze panels were created.
The Statue of Unity also includes a museum dedicated to Patel’s life and his contributions to unifying India.
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To see the opening hours of the Statue of Unity and book entry tickets, visit theofficial website.
At 597 feet tall, the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, India is the world’s tallest statue.
What is inside the Statue of Unity?
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The public can access areas that include a museum, observation gallery, and exhibition area.
The observation is located at 502 feet, roughly at chest level on the statue.
Who is the person in the Statue of Unity?
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How tall is the Statue of Unity?
The Statue of Unity is 597 feet (182 meters) tall.
Who designed the Statue of Unity?
Ram V. Sutaris the Indian sculptor who designed the Statue of Unity.
