The Statue of Unity, located in India, is an awe-inspiring work of modern engineering that pays homage to one of the nation's prominent leaders.
The Statue of Unity stands at a towering 182 meters (597 feet) and is the world's tallest statue.
This statue commemorates an Indian statesman named Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and a person who was central in the independence struggle of that country.
The statue lies at Sadhu Bet Island and the Narmada River near the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat, India
It took five years for building this statue beginning 2013 only to end up in 2018 when it completed
The statue is made of bronze and steel, requiring around 70,000 tonnes of cement and 24,000 tonnes of steel.
The Viewing gallery is situated at 153 meters (502 feet)
The total cost of the project was approximately $420 million (INR 3,000 crores).
It contains a museum and exhibition hall that commemorate the life of Sardar Patel
Ever since its inauguration; The Statue of Unity has been attracting countless tourists worldwide into its land
More so than just size alone; The Statue of Unity exemplifies the unity of India, as well as the position played by Sardar Patel in this unity