Architecture: What's Hot Now: Christ Redeemer Statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Wednesday, 11 January 2012
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Christ Redeemer Statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Jan 11th 2012, 11:05

Towering over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Christ Redeemer statue was a finalist in the campaign to choose New 7 Wonders of the World.

Art Deco Monument

Christ Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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The Art Deco-style Christ Redeemer statue towers atop the Corcovado mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro. The statue is 125 feet (38 m) tall, including the pedestal. The pedestal contains a chapel large enough for 150 worshippers.

The Christ Redeemer statue was designed by Heitor da Silva Costa and carved by French sculptor Paul Landowski. The Christ Redeemer statue took five years to construct and was inaugurated on October 12, 1931.

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