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Statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro.

One of the most famous statues in the world and definitely the most recognizable in Brazil - the statue of Christ the Redeemer. Installed on the Corcovado mountain at an altitude of 700 meters it is with arms outstretched in a gesture of blessing is looking at a huge city, underneath.

Statue of Christ in Rio de Janeiro because of its fame attracts millions of tourists to Mount Corcovado. With its height offers a beautiful view of the ten-city with its coves, beaches, the stadium "Maracana".

The reason for the erection of the monument of Christ was approaching the century anniversary of Brazil's independence in 1922. To create a monument in the then capital of Brazil, which was declared a fundraiser.

The idea of Christ with outstretched arms, from a distance resembling a cross belongs to the artist Carlos Oswaldo. In this first model of the statue of Christ I had to stand on the globe.

The final project, which was created sculpture was created by Heitor da Silva Costa. According to it, the design height of 38 meters, of which 8 meters away on a pedestal and arm span is 28 meters. With such dimensions affecting the overall weight of the structure was 1145 tons.

On the construction of the monument it took about nine years. The opening and consecration of the statue took place on October 12, 1931. Statue quickly assumed the role of a symbol of Rio de Janeiro and all over Brazil. And in 2007, she was elected one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

To get to the statue, you can also drive on the highway passing through the Tijuca national park. Tijuca is the largest forest area in the world, located in the city.

In 1965, the statue was re-consecrated by Pope Paul VI, and in 1981 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the monument was attended by Pope John Paul II.

Over the past 75 years the statue repaired twice - in 1980 and 1990.

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