Christ Redeemer (1931) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Christ Redeemer (1931) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
BRAZIL
This statue of Jesus stands some 38 meters tall, atop the Corcovado mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro. Designed by Brazilian Heitor da Silva Costa and created by French sculptor Paul Landowski, it is one of the world’s best-known monuments. The statue took five years to construct and was inaugurated on October 12, 1931. It has become a symbol of the city and of the warmth of the Brazilian people, who receive visitors with open arms.
Slogans of New7Wonders members
"Christ Redeemer is a very great wonder of the world. The statue of Jesus Christ represents that Jesus guides and helps us everyday."
Timothy Warren Soriano from PHILIPPINES, 09-SEP-2008
