Christ the Redeemer is a statue of Jesus Christ located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The statue stands atop the Corcovado mountain and overlooks the city, making it a prominent and iconic symbol of Rio de Janeiro.
Christ the Redeemer was designed by the Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa and the French sculptor Paul Landowski, and was completed in 1931. The statue stands 98 feet tall and is made of reinforced concrete and soapstone. It depicts Jesus Christ with outstretched arms, symbolizing his embrace of all people.
Christ the Redeemer is an important cultural and religious symbol for Brazil and is visited by millions of people each year. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007 and is now considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The statue's location on the Corcovado mountain offers breathtaking views of the city and the surrounding region, making it a popular tourist destination.
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