Chris the Redeemer is a 98 feet high an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ located more than 23000 feet above sea level. On the top of Corcovado mountain lies this impressive statue has become one of the world’s greatest tourist attractions. It symbolizes peace, by the wide spread open arms. The arms of Christ the Redeemer stretches 28 meters wide.
History to Know
This statue is located in Tijuca National Park facing Rio city with breathtaking views over Guanabara Bay. It is made in 1922-1931by Brazilian engineer Heitor de Silva Costa, using reinforced concrete and soapstone making a nomination for the Seven Wonders of the world. The creation of art was done by a French sculptor and the face was created by a Romanian sculptor Gheorghe Leonaido. The details of the fine art, serene look in the Jesus facemake the monument very attractive.
How to Get There
You can get three ways to reach the top, by 20 minutes tram, by car or by foot for active adventurers. From the lake at Parque lage you’ll find a path to the top through the forest, however it may be risky as well due to the recent incidents of muggins reported. Its really an adventure to reach the mountain top being high above sea level rain rainforest.
Weekdays are ideal to avoid huge crowds on weekends and holidays as nearly 2 million visitors go up per year.
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