If you think that the highest statue of Jesus in the world is located in Rio de Jeneiro, Brazil, then you are wrong. The tallest Jesus statue in the world is currently located in Tanah Toraja, Indonesia. With the height of the statue reaches 45 meters which stands on the peak of Mount Buntu Burake at an altitude of 1,700 above sea level. This statue defeated the Statue of Jesus at Rio de Jeneiro which only has a height of 38 meters on the summit of Mount Corcovado at an altitude of 710 above sea level.
The statue of Jesus in Tana Toraja called the Statue of Jesus Bless, was built in May 2015 at the initiation of the Governor of South Sulawesi, which spent Rp. 22 billion. The initial purpose of the construction of this statue is to increase the attractiveness of tourists while providing alternative religious tourism in Tana Toraja. This proved successful because after its construction, in 2016 tourist arrivals to Tana Toraja increased by one million tourists.
Access to the Statue of Jesus Bless is quite easy because it can be reached by motorcycle or car from the center of Makale City as far as 4 Km. Because it is located on a mountain, to get to the Statue of Jesus Bless you must pass 500 steps.
The existence of this statue is increasingly popularizing Tana Toraja which is now not only limited to cultural tourism destinations, but also religious tourism destinations. This statue is increasingly popular after in 2018 the local government built a glass bridge which cost Rp. 4 billion in its construction.
Although the Statue of Jesus Bless is a symbol for Christianity, but those who visit this place are not only Christians. The beauty of the landscape around the statue makes many cross-religious tourists busy visiting. The panorama of Makale City looks beautiful when seen from Mount Buntu Burake. The atmosphere of peace and calm is in harmony with the existence of the Statue of Jesus Blessing which seems to bless the City of Makale from a height.
Map of Jesus Statue Toraja
