19. Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue, Mongolia, 40m / 130 ft
This massive statue of Genghis Khan on top of a horse can be found on the bank of the Tuul River, to the east of the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar. This is where he, according to legend, found a golden whip. The statue is symbolically pointed east, towards his birthplace.
On the next page we’ll show you the very last statue in this list: Cristo Redentor.