Christ the Redeemer

Cristo Redentor, also known as Christ the Redeemer, is a majestic Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ located at the peak of the 700-meter Corcovado mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Designed by French sculptor Paul Landowski and built by Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa, the statue was completed in 1931 and has since become one of the most iconic landmarks in the world. The statue depicts Christ in a benevolent gesture, with his arms outstretched and his gaze directed towards the city below. The statue's design is a masterpiece of engineering and architecture, with a 30-meter tall statue of Christ's body and a 9-meter tall head. The statue is made of reinforced concrete and soapstone, and its surface is covered in a layer of soapstone to give it a smooth, polished appearance. The statue's design was intended to symbolize the connection between God and humanity, and it has become a powerful symbol of Christianity and a source of inspiration for millions of people around the world.