The Buddha of (), also known as the Great Buddha of () or Giant Buddha (), is a Brazilian gigantic statue of the Buddha located in the city of , .
Details Inaugurated in August 2021, after over a year of construction, it stands on the banks of the BR-101 Highway, at the Torii Square in the . Conceived by , the monument depicts the Buddha as an "enlightened being", seated atop a lotus flower. Alongside the main stature are 15 further meditative statues of the Buddha, each measuring . It is believed to be the largest Buddha statue in the Western world. The Buddha of stands tall and weighs 350 tonnes of iron, steel, and concrete. Approximately 30,000 people visit the statue monthly.
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