Europe’s tallest statue of the Virgin Mary is inaugurated in a small Polish village
Summary
A new statue of the Virgin Mary, believed to be the tallest in Europe, was inaugurated in the small Polish village of Konotopie. The 55.6-meter (182 feet) tall statue was funded by a wealthy Polish couple and is expected to attract pilgrims and tourists.Key Facts
- The statue of the Virgin Mary stands 55.6 meters (182 feet) tall, including a 15-meter (49-foot) crown-shaped pedestal.
- It is taller than the Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil, which is about 38 meters (125 feet) tall including its pedestal.
- This statue also surpasses the Christ the King statue in Poland, which is about 52 meters (170 feet) tall including its mound.
- The statue is considered the largest Virgin Mary statue in Europe, although there is a taller one in the Philippines measuring 98 meters (322 feet).
- Konotopie is a small village with fewer than 150 people, located in central Poland.
- The statue was commissioned and financed by Roman and Grażyna Karkosik, wealthy local businesspeople.
- The statue includes a viewing platform inside its pedestal for visitors.
- The monument is intended to become a major religious pilgrimage site and tourist attraction in Poland.
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