This statue of Jesus stands about 38 meters tall, on top of the Corcovado
mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro. It was designed by Brazilian Heitor da
Silva Costa and created by French sculptor Paul Landowski. Iit is one of
the best-known monuments in the world. The statue took 5 years to
construct and was inaugurated on October 12, 1931. It has become a
symbol of the city of Brazilian people. It expresses that Brazilian people receive visitors with open arms.
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Christ Redeemer: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |