List of the tallest statues in Sri Lanka
Appearance
This list of the tallest statues in the Sri Lanka includes free-standing, completed statues in the Sri Lanka that are at least 5 meters (16 feet) tall. The height of these statues are measured from the top of its base/pedestal up to its maximum height (including monuments with spires or obelisks).
Existing statues
[edit]As of 2020, this table includes the following statues with a height of 5 m (16 ft) and above.
Under construction
[edit]As of 2020, this table includes the following statues with a height of 5 m (16 ft) and above.
Rank | Statue | Depicts | Locations | Year to be completed | Height | Notes | Coordinates | |
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1 | Koralima Budhdha Statue | Lord Buddha | Horana, Kalutara District | 26.8 m (88 ft)[15] |
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2 | Working Budhdha Statue in Mahiyangana Vihara | Lord Buddha | Mahiyangana, Badulla District | 25.6 m (84 ft)[16] |
07°19′19.4″N 80°59′26.9″E / 7.322056°N 80.990806°E | |||
3 | Budhdha Statue in Abhaya Wewa | Lord Buddha | Anuradhapura, Anuradhapura District | 2022 | 12.3 m (40 ft)[17] |
08°21′07.9″N 080°23′17.4″E / 8.352194°N 80.388167°E |
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