Christ 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.

2024年12月27日 · 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.

2021年9月9日 · 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.

2023年2月27日 · As one of the longest symbols of modern Christianity across the globe, the statue receives millions of visitors annually. Coming at 635 tons, 98 feet long and 92 feet wide, overlooking the port city of Rio de Janeiro, Christ the Redeemer has been a cultural icon of the nation since inception.

2024年5月26日 · Christ the Redeemer is one of the largest and most recognizable representations of Art Deco sculpture. Interestingly, the statue was originally intended to hold a large cross, but this was ultimately replaced by the open-armed pose we know today, evoking themes of peace and welcoming.

2022年10月24日 · The Christ the Redeemer statue’s new look was unveiled during the 2010 FIFA World Cup tournament and was illuminated in Brazil’s national green and yellow colors in support of the country’s national football team.

2024年5月25日 · Standing tall atop Corcovado Mountain, Christ the Redeemer in Rio is a sight to behold. Dominating the cityscape of Rio de Janeiro, the statue is an iconic symbol of Brazil. Erected in the Tijuca Forest National Park, the location of Christ the Redeemer offers stunning panoramic views of the city.

The statue of Christ the Redeemer, the most prominent symbol of faith in Jesus ever built in the world, was considered one of the Seven Wonders, along with other important, historical,...

Christ the Redeemer (Portuguese: Cristo Redentor), is a statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was built between 1922 and 1931 and stands 30 metres (98 ft) tall. It sits on a 8 metres (26 ft) pedestal on the peak of the 700-metre (2,300 ft) The first electric railway in Brazil was built in the late 1800s.

It is a religious, Catholic statue, depicting Christ standing with his arms crossed and looking at the city. His attitude calls for the redemption of the cariocas, his face at once severe and calm imposes respect.