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 (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 - 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.
How the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro became the ... - CNN
WEBJun 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 ...
Christ the Redeemer - History and Facts | History Hit
WEBSep 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.
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.
11 Facts About Rio’s Christ the Redeemer Statue | Mental Floss
WEBIf you’ve been watching the Olympics, you've no doubt seen sweeping shots of the iconic Christ the Redeemer monument overlooking Rio de Janeiro. Beyond its breathtaking views, the statue has a...
The Icon: Rio’s “Cristo” - National Geographic
WEBOct 25, 2012 · Commissioned in 1922, designed by Brazilian Heitor da Silva Costa, and sculpted by Frenchman Paul Landowski, the mammoth statue sits atop Brazil’s 2,300-foot Corcovado Mountain.
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...
Christ the Redeemer — Google Arts & Culture
WEBChrist the Redeemer is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, created by French sculptor Paul Landowski and built by Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa, in...
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