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Cristo Redentor (Statue of Christ the Redeemer)

The Statue of Christ the Redeemer, standing 30m (98ft) tall and overlooking the city of Rio de Janeiro, is one of the tallest statues in the world. The statue represents Jesus standing with outstretched arms and is one of the most famous symbols of this lively city, and of Brazil. Developed by the engineer Heitor da Silva Costa and originally conceived in 1921, construction started in mid-1926 and was completed in 1931. The statue sits on top of Corcovado Mountain (Hunchback Mountain) located in Tijuca National Park, a popular area for picnics and walking. From the statue, there are superb views of Sugar Loaf Mountain, downtown Rio de Janeiro and Rio's beaches.

Address: 
Cristo Redentor, Corcovado, Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil
Website: 
www.corcovado.com.br
Admission fees: 

No

Disabled access: 
Yes
Unesco: 
No

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