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53-meter-high statue of Mary inaugurated in Poland

On August 15, a massive statue of Mary will be inaugurated in a Polish village to attract pilgrims.

8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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In the village of Konotopie, a 55-meter-high statue of Mary will be inaugurated on August 15. The structure is considered the largest of its kind in Europe and was financed by a multimillionaire. The costs for the project amount to 23 million euros.

The inauguration will be celebrated with a festive service. The statue aims to attract pilgrims and visitors to a place with only 120 inhabitants. Despite the size and financial investment, opinions vary on whether the monument represents art, religion, or kitsch.

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