Christ the Redeemer (Portuguese: Cristo Redentor, standard Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈkɾistu ʁedẽˈtoʁ]) is an Art Deco statue of Jesus 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.

Dec 27, 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 · 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 · In February 1922, architect Heitor da Silva Costa won the competition to design what sounded like a foolhardy project: an enormous statue of Jesus teetering on a high mountain peak as slim as a...

Dec 15, 2024 · Christ the Redeemer was built in the early 20th century, and it’s located atop Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The statue is 30 meters (98 feet) tall and its outstretched arms span 28 meters (92 feet). It sits atop an 8-meter (26-feet) tall pedestal, making it 38 meters (124 feet) tall in total.

Oct 24, 2022 · Towering over the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro with its outstretched arms of 92 feet across is Christ the Redeemer state. The magnificent structure, which sits atop the peak of the 2,300-foot Mount Corcovado, has become one of Brazil’s most popular monuments and cultural symbols.

Sep 9, 2021 · Christ the Redeemer is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ overlooking the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. 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.

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.

Jul 22, 2022 · Erected in 1931, Cristo Redentor (aka Christ the Redeemer) stands 125 feet tall on top of a 2,300-foot mountain in mesmerizing Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The statue is widely regarded as one of...

A view of the statue from the air. Christ the Redeemer (Portuguese: Cristo Redentor), is a statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was built between 1922 and 1931 and stands 30 metres (98 ft) tall. It sits on a 8 metres (26 ft) pedestal on the peak of the 700-metre (2,300 ft)