The statue of Christ the Redeemer is a symbol of Brazil. Where is the statue of Christ the Savior (Redeemer) located?

The Statue of Christ the Redeemer (port. Cristo Redentor) is the famous statue of Christ with outstretched arms on the top of Mount Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro. It is a symbol of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil in general. The statue of Christ the Redeemer can rightfully be considered one of the most majestic buildings of mankind. Its size and beauty, combined with the panorama opening from the observation deck at the foot of the statue, will take the breath away of anyone who happens to be there.

It stands on top of the Corcovado hill at an altitude of 704 meters above sea level. The height of the statue itself is 30 meters, not counting the seven-meter pedestal, and its weight is 1140 tons. The idea for this structure originated in 1922, when the centenary of Brazilian independence was celebrated. A well-known weekly magazine then announced a competition of projects for the best monument - a symbol of the nation. The winner, Hector da Silva Costa, came up with the idea of a sculpture of Christ with his arms outstretched and embracing the entire city.

This gesture expresses compassion and at the same time joyful pride. Da Silva's idea was received with enthusiasm by the public also because it crossed out old plan erection of a grandiose monument to Christopher Columbus on Mount Pan di Azucar. The church immediately got involved, organizing a fundraiser across the country to finance the project.

An interesting detail: due to technological imperfections, it was not possible to create such a statue in Brazil at that time. Therefore, it was manufactured in France, and then transported in parts to the site of future installation. First by water to Brazil, then by miniature railway to the top of Mount Corcovado. In total, construction cost the equivalent of 250 thousand US dollars at that time.

Before work began, architects, engineers and sculptors met in Paris to discuss all the technical problems of installing the statue on a hilltop, where it was exposed to all winds and other meteorological influences. Work on the design and creation of the statue took place in Paris. It was then transported to Rio de Janeiro and installed on Corcovado Hill. On October 12, 1931, its first Grand opening and consecration, a lighting installation was also installed for this day.

In 1965, Pope Paul VI repeated the consecration ceremony, and the lighting installation was also updated for the occasion. Another great celebration took place here in the presence of Pope John Paul II on October 12, 1981, when the fiftieth anniversary of the statue itself was celebrated.

The statue of Christ the Savior is considered one of modern miracles Sveta. The height of the stone monument is 30 meters, not counting the seven-meter pedestal; the head of the statue weighs 35.6 tons; the hands weigh 9.1 tons each, and the arm span is 23 meters. Built in 1885, the tram line now leads almost to the top of the hill: the final stop is just forty meters below the statue. From there you need to climb 220 steps of a staircase to the pedestal on which the observation deck is located.

In 2003, an escalator was opened, which takes you to the foot of famous statue. From here you can clearly see the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema stretching on your right hand, and on your left the giant bowl of the Maracana, the world's largest stadium, and international Airport. From the sea side rises the unique silhouette of Mount Pan di Azucar. The statue of Christ the Redeemer is a national treasure and a national Brazilian shrine.

The statue of Christ the Savior is made of reinforced concrete and soapstone, and weighs 635 tons. Due to its size and location, the statue is clearly visible from a fairly large distance. And in certain lighting, it looks truly divine.

But even more impressive is the view of Rio de Janeiro from the observation deck located at the foot of the statue. You can get to it by the highway, and then by steps and escalators.

Twice, in 1980 and 1990, major repairs were carried out on the statue. Also, preventative work was carried out several times. In 2008, the statue was struck by lightning and damaged slightly. Work to restore the outer layer on the fingers and head of the statue, as well as to install new lightning rods, began in 2010.

It was then that the statue of Christ the Savior was subjected to the first and only act of vandalism in its entire history. Someone climbed onto the scaffolding and painted pictures and inscriptions on the face of Christ.

Every year about 1.8 million tourists will climb to the foot of the monument. Therefore, when the new seven wonders of the world were named in 2007, the statue of Christ the Savior was included in their list.

Christ spread his hands over huge city, as if blessing millions of people living in it. Far below are houses, streets with colorful spots of cars, a long yellow strip stretching along the bay, and on the other side, bordered by green palm trees, is the famous multi-kilometer Copacabana beach. On the other hand of Christ you can see the no less famous bowl of the Maracana stadium", which was glorified by the Brazilian football wizards, five-time world champions, the international airport, and beyond the surface of the bay, on the other side, silhouettes of distant mountains are visible in the haze of fog.

Here, standing at the feet of Christ, you understand how amazing a nice place chosen by the Portuguese conquistadors who foundedXVIcentury on the shores of Guanabara Bay fort, which very quickly became the city of Rio de Janeiro and the capital of the Viceroyalty of Brazil, one of the colonies of Portugal.

Only in 1822 did Brazil become an independent state, called first the Brazilian Empire, and from 1889 the Republic of Brazil. The capital of the state is Rio de Janeiro continued to be until 1960, when it lost this honor to the new city of Brasilia, but remained one of the most beautiful cities on Earth. No wonder the Brazilians themselves say about him this way: “God created the world in six days, and on the seventh he created Rio de Janeiro».

To be fair, it must be said that there are other similar majestic statues of Christ on Earth. In Italy, a huge stone Savior rises above the city of Maratea. IN Dominican Republic, on the island of Haiti - above the city Puerto Plata. But in Rio de Janeiro he is the most majestic and stands tallest...

Christ statue in Rio de Janeiro It is rightfully considered the main attraction of the city, as well as one of the symbols of freedom and peace throughout the world. Moreover, the Brazilian statue is on the list of seven newest miracles light, sharing this honorary title with such well-known attractions as the Roman Colosseum, Mexico's Chichen Itza, the Great Wall of China and other celebrities.

Curious facts about the statue of Christ in Rio de Janeiro

- - The idea of erecting such a monument in the city was first put forward in the distant 50s of the 19th century by a Catholic priest named Pedro Maria Boss. However, at that time he failed to bring the project to life. Later, in 1921, the idea of building a religious monument was put forward for public consideration again - this time, with the combined efforts of the city's Catholics, they managed to achieve their goal. It is from this moment that the history of the now famous statue of Christ the Savior begins.
  - After 9 years of painstaking work (raising funds and directly erecting the statue), on October 12, 1931, this miracle was installed on the top of Mount Corcovado. The main construction materials chosen by the chief engineer of the project, Heitor da Silva Costa, were reinforced concrete and soapstone - reliable and sustainable components.
  - How much did it cost to build the symbol of Rio de Janeiro? An amount approximately equivalent to modern 3 million dollars was spent on the construction of the monument.
  - The height of the statue is 3 meters (to be very precise, 30.1 m) + a support 6 meters high, the width of the Brazilian Jesus is 19 meters, the monument weighs about 635 tons. Thanks to its favorable location at the top of the 700-meter Corcovado mountain in good weather The statue of Christ can be seen from the center of Rio and the beaches of Copacabana. So, for example, I had the opportunity to observe the main attraction of the city from the room Sheraton Hotel, where I stayed. By the way, the foot of Mount Corcovado is located at a distance of about 6 km from the hotel.

Serious damage to the statue was caused by a lightning strike on February 10, 2008 - fragments on the eyebrows, head and fingers of the monument were damaged. After the incident, the lightning rod system was restored, and the damaged fragments were restored.

Another incident befell the reinforced concrete Christ in April 2010, when, through the efforts of vandals Paulo Sousa Dos Santos and his partner Edmar Batista de Carvalho, the head, arms and chest of the monument were desecrated. The vandals committed the crime under the cover of darkness, taking advantage of the time interval during the change of security. For their crime, the attackers were sentenced to three years in prison, and as a public action they were “invited” to clear graffiti from the walls of one of the city tunnels. So that it would be distasteful to others.

How safe is it to visit the Christ Statue?

It is likely that some of you may be asking this question, because in general Rio de Janeiro cannot be called safe city. Just look at the stories and stories about the local favelas, where the poorest segments of the population live.

I digress from the topic of our conversation :-). Visiting the statue of Christ on Mount Corcovado is as safe as, for example, Red Square in Moscow. Well, or any other main attraction of the city, be it the Statue of Liberty or the Eiffel Tower :-). The areas from which trains and minibuses depart, taking tourists to the top of Corcovado, are guarded. Also, do not worry about a taxi if this is the method you have chosen to visit the main attraction of Rio de Janeiro - the vast majority of taxi drivers are very friendly towards tourists. If I already mentioned this, then let’s take a closer look at the question of how you can get to the statue of Christ and get to the top of Mount Corcovado.

How to get to the Christ Statue in Rio de Janeiro?

The most carefree and at the same time expensive way to get to the top of Corcovado is to rent a car (or taxi). It was this option that my friends and I chose to visit the monument, which I later regretted a little. We rented a taxi for the day, paying about $100 (there were 6 of us). The taxi driver took us from our hotel to Corcovado, waited for us to see the sights, and then drove us to Copacabana Beach. Overall, considering that there were 6 of us and each paid less than $20, it wasn’t that bad. I remember very well how at first we didn’t trust the taxi driver, when he immediately asked for the entire amount as an advance payment: what if he let us go while we were taking pictures with Jesus :-). But you can’t fool us that easily, so we first took a picture of the car and recorded its license plate number. But in the end, we didn’t have to worry about this; the taxi driver actually turned out to be an honest and decent person. The downside is that the trip turned out to be very boring and uneventful; we never took the train to the top.
By train to the top of the mountain and the statue of Christ - in my opinion, the most interesting and colorful way. You can drive a car at home, but you don’t get to the top of a mountain by train every day :-). Of the disadvantages of this option to get to the statue of Christ, I would only note the queues and long waits for transport during rush hours. The cost of a round-trip train ride and visit to the attraction is 46 Brazilian reais ($23). From the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana to the train station you can take bus numbers 570, 583 and 584.
Most cheap way visit the main attraction of Rio de Janeiro - use the services of a minibus. The cost of a round trip and entrance in this case will be 27 reais per person (approximately $13.5).

For the opening of the monument to the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian residents came from all over the country. The number of people wishing to see this grandiose event was so great that not everyone was able to be at the foot of this remarkable monument that day. Richer people got to the statue, covered with a huge cloth, on a special train, the rails of which led directly to the grandiose structure.

Those who were poorer and could not get to the scene of the event prayed on their knees, right on the dusty streets of the then capital of the country. Everyone was waiting for the evening.

Night came suddenly and unexpectedly. Despite the fact that this situation is a common occurrence in these latitudes, many overly impressionable Brazilians felt as if darkness had taken over the world forever. And people began to pray not as quietly as before, but loudly, aloud to call on the Lord.

But then the spotlights came on, the bright light of which was directed directly at the statue. The cloth was pulled off, and before the eyes of the shocked Brazilians a majestic statue of Jesus Christ appeared, hovering above the earth's surface. The Lord spread his arms wide, wanting to embrace all of humanity in his wide-open arms, symbolizing love, warmth, tolerance - how effective and strong the Lord’s love for people is.

The world famous statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro is located on the territory national park Tijuca, on Mount Cocovado, whose height above sea level is 709 meters.

This monument is so huge that its size shocks even experienced travelers:

Its height is 38 m;
The span of open arms is 28 m;
The statue weighs 1145 tons.

This sculpture is the highest point of Rio de Janeiro and its surroundings, since its maximum height is located at a distance of 747 meters (including the mountain) above sea level. The statue of Christ the Redeemer looks especially impressive when it gets dark - thanks to skillful night illumination, it seems as if the radiance is coming from within.

Brazilians began illuminating the statue from the day of its official opening and consecration. Initially, they entrusted control of the spotlights to a specialist who at that time lived in Rome, and the distance between him and the statue significantly exceeded 9 thousand km.

He did this using short radio waves - and the system worked quite well (of course, if there were no serious rains - a characteristic phenomenon for this area).

In bad weather, the signal was constantly interrupted, which negatively affected the operation of the spotlights, since their operation became unstable, they constantly went out and came on again.

The authorities quickly realized that lighting needed to be controlled directly on site. And since then, this magnificent spectacle has captivated people’s hearts every evening.

How the statue was erected

At the beginning of the last century, the authorities of Rio de Janeiro decided to erect a monument in honor of the centenary of Brazil's independence from Portugal.

Thoughts that some kind of interesting monument, began to come to the city fathers long before they decided to install it there in earnest.

Cocovado was convenient for construction because it had a flattened top, and therefore was an ideal pedestal for a monument of this scale. In addition, by the middle of the 19th century, Rio de Janeiro came close to the mountain and began to grow around it, which means that something had to be decided with the mountain in order to organically fit it into the city.

Concept development

The best sculptors of the country worked on developing the concept of the statue. It could well look a little different - artist Carlos Oswald suggested making it in the shape of a massive huge ball, which would symbolize that everything in this world is in the hands of God. This concept was considered quite seriously for some time, but was eventually abandoned, and the best option

The idea of Heitor da Silva Costa was recognized, who proposed erecting a huge statue of Jesus Christ with open arms (according to rumors, he “borrowed” this idea from the priest Pedro Maria Boss, who, having visited Cocovado in the mid-19th century, was so amazed by the view of the mountain that that he came up with the idea that a statue of Jesus Christ would look nice here).

After the idea was approved, work on the sculpture was entrusted to Paul Landowski, who lived and worked in France, and Costa Hissses made the necessary calculations (he and his two assistants settled on the top of the mountain and lived there until the very end of construction - not a lot is not a little, almost 10 years)

Since the government did not have money for the construction of such a grandiose structure, activists raised money for the creation of the statue throughout the country: Cruiser magazine announced a subscription fundraiser, and the church was actively collecting money. In addition, an event dedicated to this project called “Monument Week” was held, during which a lot of donations were also collected. Activists are extremely grateful short term managed to collect about 250 thousand dollars. - the amount was simply huge at that time.

Materials

For transportation huge amount building materials, it was decided to use one built in the 80s. XIX century railway, reaching to the very top of the mountain.

At that time, there was no way to create a statue of this level and scale in Brazil itself, so it was made in France and then, piece by piece, sent to its destination. To do this, given the size, height and weight of the statue, even in parts, was quite difficult, since the monument was made of reinforced concrete - frame and soapstone - an extremely strong, durable building material created by nature, with a relatively low weight and increased resistance to damage , the structure of which allows it to withstand bad weather well.

Construction

The construction of the monument took a little over nine years - the opening and consecration of the statue took place on October 12, 1931. On the pedestal of the monument in this moment there is a small active chapel of Nossa Aparecida (Our Lady of Aparecida), named after the patroness of Brazil.

It was not installed here right away; its grand opening took place in honor of the 75th anniversary of the statue. Despite the fact that this church itself is quite small, services, weddings, and children are baptized here all the time.

Statue and lightning

Since the statue of Christ the Redeemer is the highest point in the area, it is not surprising that it is often struck by lightning, which does not cause much damage to it.

Believers believe that this is due to the fact that the statue of Christ the Redeemer is under God's protection.

In 2014, a terrifying storm swept through here, not only knocking down many trees, but also tearing off more than one roof from houses - only the tips of the middle and thumb broke off from the statue. This was not a particular problem, since the Catholic Church keeps a supply of soapstone specifically for such cases, so the restoration work did not take much time.

Restoration work

During all this time, the statue was restored several times, the lighting was modernized, and at the beginning of this century, to make it easier for visitors to climb observation deck, installed escalators. There are services responsible for minor repairs to the monument. For example, when it was first defaced several years ago by vandals who painted the monument black, the inscriptions were removed almost immediately.

How to get to the statue

You can get to the top of the mountain, where the statue of Christ the Redeemer is located, by one of two trains, total length which only a few fall short of 4 thousand meters (the climb up the mountain is extremely steep). Each such train can accommodate 360 people, and departs from the final point every half hour, spending 20 minutes on the way.

Having climbed the mountain by train, to get to the statue, you need to spend some more time - the station is separated from the foot by 50 meters or 220 steps called “Karakol” (“Snail”), and people with poor health can use the escalator.

The majestic statue of Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor) is located in the city of Rio de Janeiro. This grandiose structure on Mount Corcovado is a tourist symbol of Brazil, classified as one of the new wonders of the world. The height of Corcovado is 800 m, and the famous statue installed on its top is 38 m (along with an 8-meter marble pedestal).

A giant statue of Christ with outstretched arms with a span of 28 m looks like a cross from a distance. Despite its weight exceeding a thousand tons, the monument looks elegant. From its foot a stunning panorama of the city opens up, which is admired by about 2 million tourists every year.

Making a statue of Christ

The name of the mountain translates as “Humpback”. In 1859, she was seen by the Catholic priest Pedro Maria Boss, who visited Rio de Janeiro. He approached the Brazilian princess Isabel of Braganza with the idea of a structure on top of Corcovado large sculpture Savior. He was supported in the church environment, but the state did not have the opportunity to finance such an expensive project. The idea was postponed until better times, but for now they limited themselves to the construction of a railway line reaching the top of Corcovado.

The idea was returned to in 1921, on the eve of the centennial anniversary of the country's independence. There was still no government money for the construction, especially since by that time the church was separated from the state, which had become a republic.

Catholic organizations decided to add donations from citizens to their own funds. They were told that if they managed to raise the required amount, then the planned construction of a monument to Christopher Columbus on Mount Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf) would be cancelled. Brazilians are not very fond of Columbus, considering him to be the culprit of the Portuguese colonization of the country. Behind a short time managed to collect 2.2 million flights (that’s how the Brazilian currency real was pronounced in the plural at that time), so the monument is a real people’s project.

The winner of the competition announced by the mayor of Rio de Janeiro was local artist Carlos Oswald. He is the author of a sketch of a sculpture with outstretched arms, which in the distance resembles a huge cross: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” According to his idea, the Savior was supposed to stand on a spherical pedestal, symbolizing the Earth. However, the technical difficulties of the implementation forced us to settle on a rectangular base, erected by engineer Hector de Silva Costa.

The design and construction participants worked with great enthusiasm. Some of them even lived in tents near the construction site.

The components of the sculpture itself were made in France, which had greater technical potential than Brazil. The materials used were reinforced concrete and soapstone (called soapstone). The latter was specially imported from Sweden, from the Lymhamn field. The final modeling of Christ's head and hands was carried out by the French specialist Paul Landowski and his assistants.

The finished components were delivered to Rio de Janeiro. This is where the old railway line came in handy. Along it, the details of the sculpture were raised to its future location - the top of Corcovado, where the final installation was carried out.

Construction took 9 years instead of the planned year.

The monument was inaugurated and consecrated in 1931.

Towering above the surrounding area, the statue regularly receives lightning strikes. They, however, did not cause serious damage to the monument. It was also spared by the extreme storm of 2008, which destroyed nearby neighborhoods in Rio. Believers tend to associate this fact with the holiness of the place. The prosaic explanation comes down to the excellent dielectric properties of soapstone. The local Catholic diocese has a permanent supply of it.
After Christ the Redeemer statues in Brazil sculptures similar in composition were installed in Lisbon, Italy, the Dominican Republic, Malta, Indonesia, Vietnam, and East Timor. There are even underwater sculptures called “Christ from the Abyss.”
The initial illumination was carried out using radio waves remotely controlled from Rome. The distance from it to Rio is 9200 km.

Modernity

The monument was restored three times - in 1980, 1990 and 2010. Night illumination was modernized in 1932 and 2000. In 2011, on City Day, the statue received new lighting, consisting of 300 computer-controlled LED spotlights. It allows you to optimally select the radiation intensity and color scheme of each of them.

The statue of Christ the Redeemer makes a particularly stunning impression in dark time days. The illumination creates the effect of light radiation coming from a giant figure of the Savior descending into the city. Religious people remember His inspired words: “I am the light of the world...” and “I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

From the foot there is an impressive panorama of Rio de Janeiro with the Baía da Guanabara bay, Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Pão de Açúcar mountain and the Estádio do Maracanã stadium. True, not in rainy weather, when only fog and clouds are visible.

In the marble plinth of the pedestal there is a small chapel where services, baptisms and weddings are regularly held. There is a souvenir shop nearby. It's not hard to guess the most popular souvenirs. In the city they are much cheaper.

Cristo Redentor is one of the most popular travel brands. Spectacular filming of the monument can be seen in a number of films.

How to get there

The statue is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can get to the top of Mount Corcovado from the city center by taxi or funicular. A train of two carriages runs from 08:30 to 18:30 every half hour, and delivers tourists to the mountain in 20 minutes. The cost of a round trip ticket is 51 BRL (Brazilian reals).

Both of these vehicles drive through park park Nacional da Tijuca is the largest urban forest on the planet. Both the car and the train do not reach the monument. A steep staircase of 223 steps leads to it. Climbing it is difficult for children, weak and elderly people. A convenient alternative is the escalator built in 2003. Wealthy travelers have the opportunity to book a helicopter excursion for 150 USD.

Where isChrist statue? Description of the main attractionBrazil.

The many faces and beauty of Rio de Janeiro

Brazil. Samba and the roar of Iguazu Falls, the sparkling beaches of Florianopolis and the muddy waters of the Amazon, famous resort Trancoso with its castles and estates and, of course, football.

Rio is the most major metropolis country and a recognized center of tourism and football. The city is interesting with many museums, monasteries and churches. Here you will see magnificent modern skyscrapers, luxurious villas and favelas clinging to the mountain slopes - illegal neighborhoods with dangerous slums and red light districts - fans of crime action films might see them in the movie "Fast and the Furious 5".

You should definitely take a look at the Selaron staircase leading to St. Teresa's Cathedral. The steps of the staircase are lined with a mosaic of multi-colored tiles from all over the world. The creator of the staircase had a magnificent mustache - it is unknown what attracted tourists more. Unfortunately, not so long ago the artist was found dead right on the steps of the cathedral.

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Road to Jesus: the path to the top of Corcovado

The symbol of Rio de Janeiro and perhaps the main attraction of Brazil is the majestic monument depicting Christ the Savior crowning Mount Corcovado. The almost vertical slope is a natural seven hundred meter continuation of the pedestal of the giant sculpture. The Savior’s gaze is directed to the city spread out at the foot of the famous hill, the port of Cristo Redentor, and, perhaps, the whole world.

The imperturbable colossus welcomes about two million guests a year. Crowds of tourists rise to its foot every day, despite the fact that the road is not so easy. You can overcome the climb yourself - take a walk through the nearby Tijuca Park - it is considered the largest urban forest. Here you can try to offer your company to nimble monkeys, iguanas and even small but beautiful hummingbirds.

But only the bravest ones overcome the slope on foot... And the thrifty ones. Those who value comfort will be taken by taxi along the winding road. The classic option for 43 reais is an electric train with small creaky carriages, which in twenty minutes will take those interested through Tijuca Park directly to the foot of the statue. But that's not all - more than two hundred steep steps await visitors there. Well... Or you can take the escalator.

How to see pictures from postcards

To avoid crowds, it is better to sacrifice a couple of sweet morning dreams. But you will be rewarded with the opportunity to unobstructedly admire the magnificent views of Guanabara Bay, the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, the world-famous beaches of the carnival city and the Maracana Stadium (yes, the same one that hosted two world football championships).

By the way, the view of the monument itself is also beautiful, but it is better to admire it from another peak that rises directly above the bay. Pan di Azucar, or “Sugarloaf”, is of interest to tourists and can delight you with photographs that can compete with all the glossy pictures that you have seen so far. The helicopters, like giant dragonflies circling around Jesus, add a strange flavor to the view. Helicopter tours are becoming increasingly popular: $150 can buy you 10 minutes of an unforgettable experience.

No less interesting is the view of the Corcovado and Christ hills in the evening - the night illumination system changes the picture beyond recognition. By the way, the lighting was modernized relatively recently - in 2000.

Before finishing your visit to the famous sculpture, it is worth visiting a small Catholic chapel, hidden in a marble pedestal. The chapel is operational; all religious services and rituals are held there.

Some facts

By historical standards, the Sculpture of Christ the Savior is a relatively young shrine. Money for its construction was collected for the centenary of Brazil's independence, but the construction of the monument dragged on for 9 years. Some parts were made in France. The opening and consecration took place in 1931.

The Catholic diocese preserved the stock of stone from which the shrine was made, and, as time has shown, not in vain. Being the most high point for many kilometers around, the structure attracts lightning. The landmark had to be restored twice already.

And more recently the symbol largest city Brazil was desecrated. In 2010, while the monument was closed to visitors due to the danger of landslides, unknown vandals managed to climb the 40-meter statue and decorate the monument with inscriptions of their choice.

Of course, it is unlikely that this somehow offended Christ the Savior. Rather, it only confirmed that our world really needs to be saved. But it’s still very good that all the inscriptions were promptly removed. It’s hard to imagine Jesus shining against the blue sky, frozen in an attempt to embrace the planet, decorated with neatly written graffiti: “cat on the roof, mice dance.” Well, it’s somehow not suitable for a magical postcard calling you on your way.

Important information aboutstatue of ChristVBrazil: opening hours, prices, currency.

Operating mode:

annually from Monday to Sunday from 8.30 to 19.00

Ticket prices:

1 adult ticket - 43 reals (over 65 years old - 4.4 euros).

1 child ticket (up to 12 years old) – 1.5 euros ( up to 6 years - free ).

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