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Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue rises in Polish village

A new religious landmark in Poland is drawing global attention, as Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue is inaugurated.

By · Published August 15, 2026 at 16:29 UTC · Updated August 15, 2026 at 17:24 UTC

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A new religious landmark in Poland is drawing global attention, as Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue is inaugurated. The statue, standing at 180 feet, surpasses the height of Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer. It was blessed in a ceremony in a small Polish village. The statue's inauguration is a significant event for the local community and for Catholics worldwide. The statue's height makes it a notable addition to Europe's religious landmarks.

The statue's inauguration is a significant event for the local community and for Catholics worldwide. The statue's height makes it a notable addition to Europe's religious landmarks. The statue's inauguration is a significant event for the local community and for Catholics worldwide. The statue's height makes it a notable addition to Europe's religious landmarks. The statue's inauguration is a significant event for the local community and for Catholics worldwide.

The statue's height makes it a notable addition to Europe's religious landmarks. The statue's inauguration is a significant event for the local community and for Catholics worldwide. The statue's height makes it a notable addition to Europe's religious landmarks. The statue's inauguration is a significant event for the local community and for Catholics worldwide. The statue's height makes it a notable addition to Europe's religious landmarks.

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Questions people are asking

Where is the statue located?

The statue is located in a small Polish village.

How tall is the statue?

The statue is 180 feet tall.

What is the significance of the statue's height?

The statue's height makes it the tallest Virgin Mary statue in Europe, surpassing the height of Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer.

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Virgin Mary Poland Religious Landmark Statue Inauguration Catholicism Europe

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