(#10) Great Buddha, Kamakura, Japan
At a mere 43 feet tall, this seated Buddha statue (called the Kamakura Daibutsu) is small compared to many of its modern counterparts. But it's also much older, having been completed in 1252 C.E. A popular tourist attraction, it's located at the Buddhist monastery of Kotoku-in, in the city of Kamakura, southwest of Tokyo.
(#9) Laykyun Sekkya Buddha, Khatakan Taung, Myanmar
Near the city of Monywa, in Myanmar, this statue - the third-tallest in the world - was completed in 2008 and stands 381 feet tall.
(#8) The Kelpies, Falkirk, Scotland
These twin horses' heads stand 98 feet (30m) tall and are the largest equine sculptures in the world. Designed by Scottish sculptor Andy Scott, they are the centerpiece of The Helix parkland, which opened in 2013.
A kelpie is a shape-shifting water spirit of Celtic legend, capable of taking the form of a horse.
(#3) Spring Temple Buddha
At 502 feet tall, the Spring Temple Buddha is the second-tallest statue in the world. Completed in 2008, it looms over the Fodushan Scenic Area in Henan Province.
(#6) The Motherland Calls
Completed in 1967, this statue - the tallest in the world of a woman - was built to commemorate the Soviet victory over Germany at the Battle of Stalingrad. It stands atop Mamayev Kurgan, a hill overlooking the city, which is now named Volgograd.
(#7) Great Buddha, Wat Muang, Thailand
Completed in 2008, this concrete, gold-painted statue is 302 feet tall, making it the tallest statue in Thailand. It's located near the Wat Muang monastery and temple.
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