Europe's Tallest Virgin Mary Statue Unveiled in Rural Poland

A 55.6-metre (182 ft) concrete statue of the Virgin Mary has been unveiled in a small village in rural Poland, reportedly making it Europe's tallest Virgin Mary monument and taller than Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer. The inauguration ceremony drew hundreds of attendees and included Mass, traditional music and helicopters scattering rose petals.

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Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland

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The 55.6-metre (182ft) concrete figure is head-and-shoulders above Rio de Jaineiro's Christ the Redeemer.

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BBC 2h ago

Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland

The 55.6-metre (182ft) concrete figure is head-and-shoulders above Rio de Jaineiro's Christ the Redeemer.

Euronews 17h ago

Europe’s tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in Polish village

A 55.6-metre Virgin Mary statue has been inaugurated in a small Polish village, with hundreds attending a ceremony featuring a Mass, traditional music and helicopters scattering rose petals.