The Statue of Christ Redeemer

The Statue of Christ Redeemer is located on top of Corcovado mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The Statue took five years to construct the Statue first began in October 1927 and inaugurated on October 12,1931.

The Statue was designed by Brazilian Heitor da Silva Costa and created by French sculptor Paul Landowski.

The Statue of Christ Redeemer stands 100ft (30 meters) tall.

The Statue of Christ Redeemer represents a symbol to visitors to open arms.

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Bibliography

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