A giant landmark is under construction at an island, surrounded by the Narmada River, in west India’s Gujarat state. /VCG Photo

The Statue of Unity is expected to be twice the height of the Statue of Liberty, making it the world’s tallest statue, when it’s finished in October. /VCG Photo

The towering statue will be about 182-meters tall and will commemorate India’s first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. /VCG Photo

This new tourist destination will both serve to educate and entertain, according to the Press Trust of India. Additionally, it will have a 152-meter high viewing gallery to offer visitors expansive views of the landscape. /VCG Photo