The word "monument" derives from the Latin "monumentum," meaning "memorial," and "monere," or "to remind," according to Merriam-Webster. Throughout history, structures have been erected to commemorate ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Around the world, towering statues stand as symbols of culture, religion, and national pride. These huge structures not only represent an artistic aspect, but also attract millions ...

The world's tallest statue is nearing completion in India. It is designed to be a 182m (600ft) high tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a hero in India's independence struggle, in Gujarat state. The ...

India has taken the crown from China for building the world's largest statue, a 182-meter memorial to politician Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. It was inaugurated on Wednesday at a ceremony in Narmada ...

Human has a history of constructing memorials and statues, as ways of recognizing and preserving political memories. Statue is a carved or cast figure of a person or animal, especially one that is ...

It honors Sardar Patel, who helped unite India after independence from Britain. LONDON -- The prime minister of India today unveiled the world’s largest statue, dedicated to Sardar Patel, a ...

A 182-metre-high monument created by Michael Graves Architecture and Design, which is four times the size of the Statue of Liberty, has been officially inaugurated in Gujarat state, India. The Statue ...

Sculpture has the power to leave spectators in a state of sheer amazement. But standing in the presence of a "supersize" statue can actually take your breath away. Taking up to 20 years to build and ...

Google Sightseeing had a neat article a few days ago that showcased the largest Christ statues in the world. I thought I’d give a brief recap of that list for Google Earth, since 3 of the 5 statues ...

Enormous statues have been erected around the globe for centuries, omnipresent memorials to historical figures and events. Fabrice Fouillet's series Colosses—a collection of photographs of the world’s ...