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Christ the Redeemer (Portuguese: Cristo Redentor, standard Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈkɾistu ʁedẽˈtoʁ]) is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, created by French-Polish sculptor Paul Landowski and built by Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa, in collaboration with French engineer Albert Caquot.
Apr 2, 2024 · Christ the Redeemer is one of Rio’s most popular tourist attractions offering stunning views of one of the best Latin American cities! The statue is symbolic of the Brazilian people’s faith, and it’s also a national icon.
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 15, 2024 · Choose from visiting Christ the Redeemer with Sugarloaf Mountain, with the stunning viewpoint Mirante Dona Marta or getting to know Santa Teresa, the bohemian and historic neighborhood, including the Selarón steps.
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.
Feb 27, 2023 · The icon of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and one of the World's 7 Wonders, Christ the Redeemer towers the city from Mount Corcovado for the whole world to see. As one of the longest symbols of modern Christianity across the globe, the statue receives millions of visitors annually.
Jun 15, 2024 · The Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado mountain was meant to be an act of religious propaganda for Rio de Janeiro. But over the past century, it has become the symbol of the tolerant...
Oct 18, 2021 · The Christ the Redeemer statue is an imposing religious symbol and a cultural icon watching over Rio de Janeiro City and welcoming tourists with open arms. It’s beautiful! In this article, I discuss the history, interesting facts, and how to visit the Christ the Redeemer statue, including some tips from someone who has been there ...
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...
Sanctuary Christ the Redeemer is a space of cultic celebrations, evangelization, charity, culture, ecumenical and inter-religious pilgrimage and ecology. Christ the Redeemer is a masterpiece...
