About Buntu Burake Jesus Statue
The Buntu Burake Jesus Statue is a 45-meter tall monumental statue of Jesus Christ located on Buntu Burake Hill in Makale, Tana Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Standing at approximately 1,700 meters above sea level, it is among the tallest Jesus statues in the world. Completed in 2015, the statue overlooks Makale town and surrounding valleys, serving as a major Christian pilgrimage site and panoramic viewpoint for visitors to the Toraja highlands.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a hilltop religious monument featuring a 45-meter tall statue of Jesus Christ with outstretched arms on a pedestal. The site includes a large viewing platform and glass-floored overlook at the base of the statue offering panoramic views of Makale town, valleys and surrounding mountains. The area has paved pathways, stairs leading to the statue, gardens, and small chapels. The setting is open and elevated, often windy and cooler than lowland areas.
Key highlights
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45-meter tall Jesus Christ statue, one of the tallest in the world
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Hilltop location at about 1,700 meters above sea level with panoramic views over Makale
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Glass-floored viewing platform at the base of the statue
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Night illumination of the statue visible from Makale town
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Important Christian pilgrimage and religious tourism site in predominantly Christian Tana Toraja