How tall is B of the Bang?
The highest point of the sculpture is 55.44 metres above ground level, and 56 metres above the foundations to its five legs. This makes the B of the Bang the tallest sculpture in the United Kingdom.
Compared to other famous world landmarks (above) from left to right:
The highest point of the sculpture is 55.44 metres above ground level, and 56 metres above the foundations to its five legs. This makes the B of the Bang the tallest sculpture in the United Kingdom.
Compared to other famous world landmarks (above) from left to right:
- B of the Bang: 56m
- Leaning Tower of Pisa: 55.9m
- Nelson's Column (including statue): 57m
- Statue of Liberty (base to torch): 46.5m
- Angel of the North: 20m (wingspan 54m)