Nov
10
Unique statue of Christ in Rio de Janeiro
Filed Under Brazil, Top Destinations, Tourist Hotspots, Travel Destinations
Christ the Redeemer is a statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; considered as the only one of its kind in the world. In the statue Jesus is depicted with his arms stretched outside resembling an embracing posture. The statue stands 39.6 meters tall, including its 9.5 meters pedestal, and 30 meters (98 ft) wide. The weight of the statue is approximated at 635 tons.
This statue is located at the peak of the 700 meters tall Corcovado Mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park. Essentially installed to depict the Christian faith in Rio, this statue has somewhat achieved an iconic status. The statue has been crafted from reinforced concrete and soapstone. You can have a splendid view of the sugar loaf mountain, downtown Rio de Janeiro and the beaches from the peak.
It has been included in the new Seven Wonders of the World on 7th July, 2007.
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