Statue of Christ the Redeemer

In the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro, which belongs to Brazil, there is a huge statue of Christ the Redeemer. This unusual figure with open arms stands above the city, as if trying to hug him and protect him from all adversity. The height of the statue reaches 38 meters, which includes an eight-meter podium; the figure weighs approximately 1145 tons, and the scope of its hands is 28 meters.

In 1921, the history of this huge monument began. In honor of the centenary of independence of Brazil, the mayor of Rio de Janeiro, which was the capital of the country at that time, announced a competition for the best symbol of the nation. The original idea of the figure, in the form of a huge Christ with his hands spread in different directions, was proposed by the artist Carlos Oswaldo. The proposal was designed by local engineer Eitor da Silva Costa. So that the appearance of the statue becomes as we see today, a collection of money was organized, where the archbishop himself connected. As a result, 2.2 million flights were collected to build the statue of Christ the Redeemer.

In order to build the statue of Christ the Redeemer, it took nine more years to raise money. The construction began in 1922, and its completion took place in 1931. The material of the figure is reinforced concrete, as well as soap stone. The technologies of those times in Brazil did not make it possible to translate the statue drawing into reality, so the finished figure was delivered from France, and here it was only mounted and mounted on a stone pedestal.

The statue of Christ the Redeemer was inaugurated in 1931. From this year until today, it is always crowded here, crowds of tourists are in a hurry to look at the highest figure that is known to the whole world. Having overcome 220 steps that lead to the podium of the statue, travelers have panoramic views of the picturesque places of the city, which include the lovely beaches of Ipanem and Copacabana, the popular stadium of Maracana, as well as an irresistible bay, to which a mountain with the name Sugar Head adjoins.

A small train approaches the very top, which runs along the railway, which is the first in Brazil.

To rise to one level with the head of the statue, you can use a helicopter tour, which will give you, in addition to the beautiful view, also indescribable sensations.