The statue of Christ the Redeemer was completed in 1931.
The statue of Christ the Redeemer, completed in 1931, stands atop the Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This iconic monument, a symbol of Christianity and a representation of Brazilian culture, was designed by French sculptor Paul Landowski and constructed by Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa in collaboration with French engineer Albert Caquot.
Rising 98 feet tall, with its arms stretching 92 feet wide, the statue overlooks the city with an embracing stance, symbolizing peace and welcoming. Its design features a reinforced concrete structure clad in thousands of triangular soapstone tiles, chosen for their durability and ease of use.
Rising 98 feet tall, with its arms stretching 92 feet wide, the statue overlooks the city with an embracing stance, symbolizing peace and welcoming. Its design features a reinforced concrete structure clad in thousands of triangular soapstone tiles, chosen for their durability and ease of use.