They built the tallest sand castle in the world in Denmark

The tallest sandcastle in the world was completed in Denmark with over 20 meters high and nearly 5,000 tonnes of sand, according to their designers.

With a exact height of 21.16 meters (69.4 feet), the castle is more than 3 meters taller than the one built in Germany in 2019, who previously held the title, according to Guinness World Records.

A total of 4 860 tons of sand make up the finely decorated structure, reminiscent of a pyramid, in the small seaside town of Blokhus.

Its creator is Dutch, Wilfred Stijger, but he brought together 30 of the best sand sculptors in the world. He said he wanted the castle to represent the power the coronavirus has had in the world since the start of the pandemic. At the top of the sandcastle is a model of the virus with a crown.

“He rules our lives everywhere”, dijo Stiger. “He tells you what to do, he tells you to stay away from your family and not to go to nice places. Don’t do any activities, stay home. “

To make it more cohesive, the sand is about 10% clay and a layer of glue has been applied when finished so that it can withstand the cold and windy conditions of fall and winter.

The residents of Blokhus were delighted to see local elements incorporated into the sandcastle, such as beach houses and lighthouses, as well as shows of popular activities such as windsurfing and kitesurfing.

The castle is expected to remain standing until severe frost hits, possibly next February or March.

According to the RTE media, the castle anda has been measured by an authorized representative of the Guinness Record and has been signed by a witness for what will appear in the next edition of the famous book which collects the greatest feats of the world.

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