Christ the Redeemer Statue (Rio de

Janeiro)

Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro

Sam Valadi via Flickr Creative Commons
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The Art Deco-style Christ the Redeemer
statue has been looming over the
Brazilians from upon Corcovado
mountain in an awe-inspiring state of
eternal blessing since 1931. The 130-foot
reinforced concrete-and-soapstone
statue was designed by Heitor da Silva
Costa and cost approximately $250,000
to build - much of the money was raised
through donations. The statue has
become an easily recognized icon for Rio
and Brazil.