Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro turns 90: will be restored

Rio de Janeiro ’s Christ the Redeemer will be ninety years old this year, in October 2021.

Thirty-eight meters tall, the famous statue that has now become a symbol of the city dominates the top of Corcovado Mountain. In Art Deco style, it was built of concrete and soapstone. Since 2007, Rio’s Christ Redeemer, whose outstretched arms stand out 700 meters above sea level, has been listed among the seven wonders of the modern world.

Its construction began in 1922 until its unveiling in 1931.The idea of placing a large statue on Corcovado had originated in the 19th century, when Pedro Maria Boss, a Catholic priest, asked Princess Isabella to create a large religious monument to be placed on the top of the mountain. Initially the Christ was designed to hold the globe in one hand, but later it was Carlos Oswald who devised the Christ with open arms, as it appears today. The sculptor Paul Landowski accentuated the Art Deco style.

On the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the world-famous statue, a major restoration is planned: in addition to a complete cleaning, some time-worn stone blocks will be replaced.

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Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro turns 90: will be restored

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