11 amazing sculptures around the world The courtyard at the Great Sphinx of Giza is to reopen following a four-year restoration, it was announced this week. To mark the news, here are 11 more amazing sculptures. Spring Temple Buddha, China At 420 feet (128m) high, or 502 feet if its pedestal is taken into account, the Spring Temple in Zhaocun, Henan province, is the world's tallest statue. By comparison, the statue of Christ the Redeemer is just 98 feet (30m) tall. Its record could be challenged by plans to build a colossal statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in India, which is expected to reach 597 feet. Picture: Zgpdszz/Wikipedia