Indonesia can be proud, the tallest Jesus statue in the world is in Indonesia, namely the Statue of Jesus Blessing Toraja. This Jesus statue stands firmly at the top of Buntu Burake Hill, Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi. Its height beats the largest statue of Jesus in Brazil Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro.
Although the statue of Jesus Buntu Burake anatomically only has a height of 45 meters. However, its location on top of the mountains makes it the tallest statue of Jesus in the world.
From a distance, this statue of Jesus Buntu Burake looks magnificent. His whole body is clearly visible. Big hands that are raised like a blessing for Tana Torja. From below, the majesty of this giant Jesus statue makes visitors amazed.
Not only Christians who visited the Statue of Jesus Buntu Burake, Muslim women with hijabs also visited to see the splendor of the Savior of the Christians.
Not only can it be seen from below, tourists can also reach the top of the Jesus Statue. The statue of Jesus Blessing Toraja alone is equipped with 7,777 steps. Make it easier for tourists who want to visit to reach the top.
Located at an altitude of 1,700 meters above sea level, visitors can see the beauty of Makale City. Complete with tongkonan-shaped houses.
The statue of Jesus Buntu Burake has also been equipped with a glass bridge. With a length of about 100 meters from the height of the peak of Buntu Burake hill at 1,700 meters above sea level, visitors can pump up their adrenaline while enjoying the natural beauty of Tana Toraja.
No need to worry and worry, the glass raw material used is SNI-standard heat-resistant tempered glass made in Surabaya. The choice of this type of glass is not without reason, tempered glass is considered a strong type of glass, able to withstand five times the load of wind, water pressure, impact and high temperature changes.
The glass bridge at the Jesus Blessing Tana Toraja Statue is claimed to be the widest glass bridge in Indonesia
This giant statue was created at the initiative of the Governor of South Sulawesi, Syahrul Yasin Limpo with the aim of advancing Tana Toraja tourism. Now the Statue of Jesus Buntu Burake has become one of the icons of Toraja.
The beautiful view from the top of the hill and the majesty of the Jesus Blessing Statue are like complete when visiting here. The statue of Jesus Buntu Burake has also become a natural tourist destination as well as a favorite religion for local and foreign tourists.