Religious site
Christ of Vũng Tàu
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Christ the King of Vũng Tàu is a 32-meter-tall statue of Jesus standing on Mount Nhỏ in Vũng Tàu, Vietnam. It has two outstretched arms spanning 18.3 meters, and a 133-step staircase inside the statue. Since its restoration in 1993, it has been a major pilgrimage destination for Christians across Vietnam and visiting Christian vacationers.
Don't miss
- The statue is 32 meters (105 ft) high, standing on a 4-meter (13 ft) platform for a total monument height of 36 meters (118 ft).
- Two outstretched arms span 18.3 meters (60 ft).
- A 133-step staircase inside the statue allows visitors to climb up.
- It is the largest Christian statue across Asia since 2012.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Christ of Vũng Tàu
You can visit Christ of Vũng Tàu on your own. A guide is worth it for the history and detail that is easy to walk past, and a tour can combine it with nearby sights.
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Know before you go
- The statue is located on Mount Nhỏ in Vũng Tàu.
- There is a 133-step staircase inside the statue to climb.
A bit of history
The Vietnamese Catholic Church built the statue in 1974, and it was completed on 2 December 1994.
Common questions
When was the statue built?
Construction began in 1974 and was completed on 2 December 1994.
How tall is the statue?
The statue itself is 32 meters (105 ft) high, with a total monument height of 36 meters (118 ft) including the platform.
Is it the largest Christian statue in Asia?
Yes, it has been the largest Christian statue across Asia since 2012.
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