1. Christ the Redeemer | History, Height, & Facts | Britannica

    https://www.britannica.com/topic/Christ-the-Redeemer

    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.

  2. Christ the Redeemer - One of the Seven Wonders of the World

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    Learn about the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Discover how it was built, what it represents, and how it has been damaged by weather and renovated over time.

  3. Christ the Redeemer - History and Facts | History Hit

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    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.

  4. The Complete Guide To Christ The Redeemer [2024] - Now in Rio

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    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.

  5. How the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro became the symbol ...

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    Perched on the Corcovado – a 2,300-foot-high granite outcrop looming above the city – the Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) statue sweeps its arms out in a warm embrace, welcoming visitors to...

  6. Sanctuary of Christ the Redeemer — Google Arts & Culture

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    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, religious...

  7. Christ the Redeemer: An Enduring Symbol of Faith and Brazilian Culture ...

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    Learn about the origins, construction, and significance of the iconic statue of Christ overlooking Rio de Janeiro. Discover how it became a symbol of faith, Brazilian identity, and a New Wonder of the World.

  8. Christ the Redeemer — Google Arts & Culture

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    Christ the Redeemer is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, created by French sculptor Paul Landowski and built by Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva...

  9. The Story Behind Rio’s Christ the Redeemer Statue

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    Towering 2,310 feet above the city of Rio, the Christ the Redeemer statue has fascinated experts and historians for nearly a hundred years. This landmark is must-see in any visit or free tour around Rio, and for good reasons!