2006-06-06 10:30:28 · 1 answers · asked by I_hate_being_single 3 in Travel ➔ Latin America ➔ Other - Latin America
Statue of Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor)
The Statue of Christ the Redeemer, standing 30 metres (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. 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.
2006-06-06 10:39:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋