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23 sie 2024 · 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.
1 dzień temu · Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa created Christ the Redeemer in collaboration with French sculptor Paul Landowski, and construction of the 30 metre tall statue took nine years. ... and construction of the 30 metre tall. Timeline; About; Subscribe; Support; 366 Days: the book ... 12th October 1931: The Christ the Redeemer statue ...
9 wrz 2021 · 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.
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.
26 maj 2024 · However, Christ the Redeemer remains the tallest Art Deco-style Jesus statue and has a unique cultural and historical significance to Brazil. Recent History and Milestones. In 1973, Christ the Redeemer and the surrounding Tijuca National Park were declared historical monuments by the Brazilian Institute of National Historical and Artistic Heritage.
25 maj 2024 · 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.
24 paź 2022 · Towering over the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro with its outstretched arms of 92 feet across is Christ the Redeemer state. The magnificent structure, which sits atop the peak of the 2,300-foot Mount Corcovado, has become one of Brazil’s most popular monuments and cultural symbols.
