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The statue weighs 635 metric tons (625 long, 700 short tons ), and is located at the peak of the 700-metre (2,300 ft) Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca National Park overlooking the city of Rio de Janeiro. This statue is the largest Art Deco style sculpture in the world. [6]
- 2001
- Reinforced concrete with soapstone veneer
- 30 metres (98 ft), 38 metres (125 ft) with its pedestal
Apr 24, 2024 · Christ the Redeemer, colossal statue of Jesus Christ at the summit of Mount Corcovado, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was completed in 1931 and stands 98 feet (30 meters) tall. The statue is the largest Art Deco-style sculpture in the world and is one of Rio de Janeiro’s most recognizable landmarks.
Feb 27, 2023 · As one of the longest symbols of modern Christianity across the globe, the statue receives millions of visitors annually. Coming at 635 tons, 98 feet long and 92 feet wide, overlooking the port city of Rio de Janeiro, Christ the Redeemer has been a cultural icon of the nation since inception.
Sep 9, 2021 · Christ the Redeemer ( Cristo Redentor) is a 30 metre high statue, mounted upon an 8 metre pedestal, and of course the 700 metre high mountain of Corcovado. It was constructed between 1922 and 1931 from soapstone and reinforced concrete. Today it is a Brazilian cultural icon and global symbol of Christianity.
Mar 5, 2023 · Christ the Redeemer is the top attraction, and a must-do activity while in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Our travel guide covers everything you need to know before visiting one of the world's most famous statues, Cristo Redentor, overlooking and guarding Rio de Janeiro.
Oct 18, 2021 · The statue of Christ the Redeemer, the most prominent symbol of faith in Jesus ever built in the world, was considered one of the Seven Wonders, along with other important, historical, religious, and artistic landmarks in the world. Christ the Redeemer is the most prominent Brazilian statue.
Oct 25, 2012 · Functioning as Rio de Janeiro’s dashboard Jesus, the towering “Cristo Redentor” (Christ the Redeemer) gazes out upon a city celebrated more for the pleasures of its flesh than for the...
