Christ the Redeemer

(Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

 

In my first visit to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1991 and a stay of about 45 days. In view of this, I presented some experiences.

Rio de Janeiro:

Rio de Janeiro - well known for the beauty of its beaches and of its peaks, ridges, and hills.  Climate is generally tropical, hot, and humid. Cultural life of  Rio de Janeiro has many prestigious artistic, literary, and scientific institutions. 

Heitor da Silva Costa:

The man you are referring to is Brazilian civil engineer Heitor da Silva Costa (1873–1947). He won the 1924 Catholic Church competition to design the monument and is universally recognized as the primary engineer, constructor, and project supervisor behind Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.

Christ the Redeemer:

The statue of Christ the Redeemer, on Mount Corcovado, Brazil, under the supervision of Mr. Silva Costa. The construction began in 1926 and completed in 1931.

Description:

·       The foundation stone of the base was ceremonially laid on April 4, 1922. The statue of Christ the Redeemer stands on Corcovado Hill 2,310-foot (704-metre) summit.

·       The statue 98 feet (30 metres) tall.

·       Its horizontally outstretched arms spanning 92 feet (28 metres)

·       The statue sits on a square stone pedestal base about 26 feet (8 metres) high.

·       After its completion, the statue was dedicated on October 12, 1931. In order to reach the statue itself, tourists climbed more than 200 steps as the last stage of the trip. Escalators and panoramic elevators were added beginning in 2002.










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