The statue of Jesus Christ, Christ the Redeemer was constructed at the top of 700 metres high Corcovodo mountain in Tijuca National Urban park, in Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil.
It stands among one of the famous monuments in the world. Now it is one of the seven wonders of the world to be visited. A landmark statue for Brazil and Rio is this monument.
The height of this statue is 30 meters and its pedestal corresponds to 8 metres. The statue weighs about 635 tons. The statue was made from reinforced concrete suitable for cross shaped structure and the outer side is made of soapstone which acts as an insulator protecting it against unfavorable weather conditions.
Heitor da Silva Costa was the original designer and in charge of construction. This project was shared by Paul Landowski , a French Sculptor.The construction began in the year 1927 and completed in 1931.This sculptor was inaugurated on 12th of October in 1931 by Getulio Vargas ,the President of Brazil at that time.
This landmark is visible from far places to Brazil in South America .
This monument looks like Jesus standing with open arms welcoming all people. The left arm indicating zona norte and the right indicating zona sul represents north and south zones of Rio de Janeiro respectively wih saintly perch offering panoramic view of Ipanema beach, sugarloaf mountains ranges and park.
One can reach this sculptor either through 222 steps or escalators for ease.
A small church was built at the base of this monument in 2006 where baptisms and weddings are held.
An estimation proves that 300000 people visit this site every year and serves as a tourism place.The panoramic view of the surroundings from this site is enticing.
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