Brazil
Christ the Redeemer
Welcome to Rio de Janeiro! This enormous statue stands on a mountaintop with arms wide open over the city.
Why is it famous?
Its open arms have become a symbol of welcome and peace worldwide.
It offers one of the most spectacular views of any city on Earth.
How was it built?
Engineers built it with a steel and concrete frame, then covered it in soapstone tiles.
Workers had to haul materials up a steep mountain using a special train.
Amazing facts
It stands 98 feet tall on top of a 26-foot pedestal.
Its arms stretch 92 feet wide.
Quick facts
- It stands 98 feet tall on top of a 26-foot pedestal.
- Its arms stretch 92 feet wide.
- It took about 9 years to build.
- It sits atop Corcovado Mountain, 2,300 feet above the city.