The tallest statue in the world known as the Statue of Unity in Gujarat reopened for visitors as of today after being closed for nearly 7 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The reopening of the tourist destination comes with several limitations this time where only 2500 tourists per day will be allowed to visit the statue. Only 500 tourists will be able to enter the view gallery made inside the statue.
The tallest statue in the world known as the Statue of Unity in Gujarat reopened for visitors as of today after being closed for nearly 7 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The reopening of the tourist destination comes with several limitations this time where only 2500 tourists per day will be allowed to visit the statue. Only 500 tourists will be able to enter the view gallery made inside the statue.
Tickets to visit the famous Statue of Unity will only be available online. Online tickets will be sold in two-hour time slots.
Tourist visiting the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel statue in Gujarat will have to strictly follow COVID-19 guidelines such as wearing masks and maintaining social distancing.
Here are some facts about the tallest building in the world.
The Statue of Unity is located on the banks of the Narmada River.
The 182-meter tall statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is located in Kevadiya, in the Narmada district of Gujarat.
The Statue of Unity has been built with more than 70,000 tons of cement and 1,700 metric tons of bronze.
The Statue of Unity has been built using more than 70,000 tons of cement, 18,500 tons of reinforcing steel, 6,000 tons of structural steel, and 1,700 metric tons of bronze.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Statue of Unity on October 31, 2018.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled an imposing 182-meter statue of Sardar Vallabhai Patel on October 31, 2018.
An observation gallery has been built at a height of 135 meters inside the statue.
An observation gallery has been created at a height of 135 meters inside the statue to allow tourists to have a view of the dam and the nearby mountain ranges.
The statue of unity is nearly 100 feet taller than the Buddha at China’s Spring Temple
Interestingly, the Unity Statue is almost 100 feet taller than the Chinese Spring Temple Buddha, which is the second tallest statue at 502 feet tall.
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