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CHRIST Redeemer or Christ the Redeemer (Portuguese: Cristo Redentor) is a statue of Jesus Christ in the style of Art Deco architecture and the largest in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The statue has a height of 38 meters and is located at the top of Corcovado Mountain is 710 m high in the Tijuca Forest National Park, overlooking the city.
CHRIST Redeemer Brazil (Statue of Christ the Redeemer) (7 Wonders of the World)
This statue is a symbol of Christianity, and became a symbol of city pride. This statue hand open seen by many as a sign of the warmth of the Brazilian population.

The idea to build a large statue atop Corcovado had emerged since the mid 1850s, when imamKatolik Pedro Maria Boss requested financing from Princess Isabel to build a large religious monument.

Princess Isabel did not gagsan it, which was completely dismissed in 1889, when Brazil became a republic, with laws mandating the separation of church and state.

The second proposal for a large landmark statue on the mountain was made in 1921 by the Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro. Archdiocese of organizing an event called Semana do Monumento ( "Monument Week") to attract donations, which came mostly from Brazilian Catholics.

The designs considered for the "Statue of Christ" included a representation of the Christian cross, a statue of Jesus with a globe in his hand, and a pedestal symbolizing the world. Eventually the statue of Christ the Redeemer with open arms was chosen.

Christ Redeemer designed by Heitor da Silva Costa and the sculpture by Paul Landowski French origin. Project done for 9 years from 1922 until October 12, 1931, at a cost of 250,000 U.S. dollars.

The statue is made from a mixture of concrete and stone. When development Railroad built to carry large pieces of sculpture to the top of the mountain. The statue was inaugurated on October 12, 1931.

To see this statue from the need to climb 220 steps. But on January 20, 2003 has built an elevator and sekalator. So do not bother anymore. Learn More The Reign of Christ on Earth: The Voice of the Church in All Ages Concerning the Coming and Kingdom of the Redeemer



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