Christ the Redeemer (statue) - Wikipedia
WEBChrist 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.
Christ the Redeemer | History, Height, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 23, 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.
Christ the Redeemer - One of the Seven Wonders of the World
WEBFeb 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.
A New Statue of Jesus Is the World’s Tallest—for Now
WEBMay 12, 2022 · For nearly a century, Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer has overlooked Rio de Janeiro from Mount Corcovado. Arguably one of the most iconic statues in the world, the towering...
Christ the Redeemer Statue | History, Facts, & How To Visit
WEBOct 18, 2021 · Standing atop the Corcovado Mountain, the Christ the Redeemer statue is a unique Art Deco figure in the country and the world. Watching over one of the trendiest cities in Brazil, the statue of Christ the Redeemer embraces locals and tourists alike.
“Christ the Redeemer” Statue – An Analysis of the Giant Jesus Statue
WEBApr 20, 2022 · The Christ the Redeemer statue, the giant Jesus statue in Brazil, is also known as the Cristo Redentor in Portuguese. Mount Corcovado, which is commemorated in folk and contemporary songs and rises above Brazil’s largest port city, is home to the famed Rio de Janeiro statue.
How the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro became the ... - CNN
WEBJun 15, 2024 · For over a century, the statue has been a symbol of Rio de Janeiro. In February 1922, architect Heitor da Silva Costa won the competition to design what sounded like a foolhardy project: an...
Sanctuary of Christ the Redeemer — Google Arts & Culture
WEBThe willpower and faith in Christ of thousands of Brazilians together, with technical and artistic ability of engineers, artists, workers and contributors, under the invaluable supervision of...
Brazil’s New Statue of Jesus Is Among the World’s Tallest
WEBMay 5, 2022 · Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer statue may be one of the top tourist attractions in all of Brazil, but visitors a little further south in the country will now be able to enjoy...
New Christ statue in Brazil's Encantado to be taller than Rio's
WEBApr 11, 2021 · A new statue of Christ being built in Brazil will be taller than the famous Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. Christ the Protector in the southern city of Encantado will be 43m (140 ft)...
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