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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.
History. A view of the Corcovado before the construction, 19th century. Vincentian priest Pedro Maria Boss first suggested placing a Christian monument on Mount Corcovado in the mid-1850s to honor Princess Isabel, regent of Brazil and the daughter of Emperor Pedro II, but the project was not approved. [1]
26 maj 2024 · Brazil had become a republic in 1889, officially separating church and state, and religious leaders feared a rise in godlessness. In the early 1920s, the Catholic Circle of Rio began a campaign to erect a massive statue of Christ overlooking the city, as a bold statement of faith.
History Of The Christian Monument Dorian Lindon,2021-07-18 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 Costa in collaboration with the
4 dni 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. Categories: Podcast
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.
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.
